| Shortcakes | |
|---|---|
| 2 cups (500 mL) | all-purpose flour |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | granulated sugar |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) | baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) | salt |
| 1/2 cup (125 mL) | butter (very cold or frozen) |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1/2 cup (125 mL) | 18% cream (approx.) |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | coarse sugar |
| Accompaniments | |
|---|---|
| 2 cups (500 mL) | strawberries, sliced |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | granulated sugar |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | whipping cream |
| 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) | vanilla |
| 1/4 cup (60 mL) | strawberry jam or preserves |
| # Eggs Required | Small | Medium | Extra Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 egg | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 eggs | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 eggs | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 eggs | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 eggs | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 6 eggs | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Step 1
In bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using box grater, coarsely grate butter into flour mixture; toss lightly to combine.
Step 2
Whisk eggs with 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the cream. Using fork, stir into flour mixture to form ragged dough.
Step 3
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; pat dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick round. Using floured 2 1/4 inch (5.5 cm) fluted round cutter, cut out biscuits, rerolling scraps to make 10 biscuits. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Brush tops with remaining cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden and flaky. Let cool completely; slice in half.
Step 5
Meanwhile, stir strawberries with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar; let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 6
Whip cream with vanilla and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread 1 tsp (5 mL) of the jam on bottoms of shortcakes. Top with 1 tbsp (15 mL) whipped cream and strawberries, along with accumulated juices. Top with remaining shortcakes; spoon remaining whipped cream and strawberries over top.
| Calories: | 370 |
| Fat: | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat: | 13 g |
| Trans Fat: | 1 g |
| Sodium: | 420 mg |
| Sugars: | 14 g |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Fibre: | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 37 g |