Butter Shortcake

Shortcake is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom in the 16th century and has since become a popular dessert around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Butter Shortcake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 Egg, beaten
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 1 cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
7. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and use a round biscuit cutter to cut out shortcakes.
8. Place the shortcakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the shortcakes cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
11. Once cooled, slice the shortcakes in half horizontally.
12. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

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.