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Shortcake is always a summer favorite. Vary by using different fruit combinations, according to availability.

Berry Sour Cream Shortcake

Shortcake Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Fruit Ingredients:

4 cups fresh fruit (sliced peaches and/or raspberries)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur, if desired
Sweetened whipped cream, if desired

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Combine sour cream and egg in small bowl. Add milk and extract; mix well. Add to flour mixture; stir well.
4. Spoon batter into greased 9-inch round baking pan.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan.
6. Meanwhile, combine fruit and sugar in large bowl. Stir in liqueur. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
7. To serve, cut shortcake into wedges. For each serving, cut a wedge in half; place bottom half on serving plate. Spoon 1/4 cup fruit mixture over cake; top with remaining shortcake wedge. Spoon 1/4 cup fruit on top. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 8 servings.

Tip: Extra shortcake wedges can be frozen in resealable plastic food bags. To thaw, microwave 1 wedge at a time 20 to 30 seconds on HIGH before splitting and topping with fruit.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 330, Fat: 12 g, Cholesterol: 55 mg, Sodium: 390 mg, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 6 g.

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