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Mixed Fruit Shortcakes

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Ross 

"Field editor Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona shares this delightful downsized recipe that makes just two biscuit-like shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with whipped cream for an impressive dinner finale."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 5 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines
  • 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the berries, peaches and 2 teaspoons sugar; set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten into 2-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  2. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon fruit onto bottoms; replace tops. Garnish with whipped cream.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by L. R. 
Tasty! I added wheat bran and ate it with vanilla yogurt as a healthier alternative. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by Jillian N. 
I used the shortcake portion of this recipe and unfortunately, I just didn't enjoy it. I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Jamie 
Great recipe for two people! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Crystal 
quick,easy and tasty. i used water instead of milk, and it turned out fine MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by Cindy Shivers 
Excellent biscuits for Strawberry Shortcake.. perfect for just me and my husband. Not sweet... MORE


 
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