Peach Shortcakes

Peach shortcakes are a classic summer dessert that originated in the United States and are often enjoyed during picnics and barbecues.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Peach Shortcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Ripe peaches
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
6. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch (3 cm) thickness.
7. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out shortcakes and place them on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
9. While the shortcakes are baking, slice the peaches.
10. Once the shortcakes have cooled slightly, split them in half horizontally.
11. Place a spoonful of sliced peaches on the bottom half of each shortcake.
12. Top with whipped cream and place the other half of the shortcake on top.
13. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Sugars 32g

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.