Berry Sour Cream Shortcake

Shortcake is believed to have originated in Britain in the 16th century and was traditionally served with strawberries and cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Berry Sour Cream Shortcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• 2 cup Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the mixed berries.
7. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together.
8. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness and cut out individual shortcakes using a biscuit cutter.
9. Place the shortcakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
12. Serve the shortcakes with a dusting of powdered sugar and additional berries on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.