Family Spice Recipes, Meal Planning & Fitness Advice

1. Preheat oven to 400º.
2. In a large bowl whisk together:
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 TBS sugar
• 1 TBS baking powder
• 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
• 3/4 tsp salt
3. Using a pastry blender or knife, cut in:
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4. You want the butter-flour pieces to be no larger than the size of a pea.
5. Add in and mix with a fork or spatula until blended:
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
6. Turn the wet dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
7. Gently press the dough into a thick rectangle, approximately 6 by 4-inches. Do not over knead the dough.
8. Cut dough into 6 equal squares.
9. Place the squares onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
10. Baked until biscuits are golden, around 15-18 mins.
11. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack to cool.
12. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, toss together:
• 4 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
13. Cover the berries and refrigerate until well chilled.
14. To serve, split the shortcakes in half horizontally and place the bottom halves, cut side up onto serving plates.
15. Spoon some strawberries, including the juices, over each half.
16. Top each cake with:
• 1/4 cup whipped cream
17. Place the top halves of the shortcakes over the cream, cut side down.
18. Serve immediately.

NEED NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION!

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