Star-shaped shortcakes are perfect for
the 4th of July or any other patriotic holiday celebration.
Star Spangled
Shortcakes
Shortcake Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter or margarine
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Fruit Ingredients:
1 cup fresh strawberries,
hulled, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cream Ingredients:
3/4 cup chilled whipping
cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
Garnish Ingredients:
1 star fruit (carambola),
sliced into 6 "stars"
Heat oven to 450°F.
Combine flour, 1/4 cup
sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter until
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk with fork until
mixture forms a ball.
Knead dough 5 times on
lightly floured surface until smooth. Roll out to 9x6-inch rectangle,
1/2-inch thick. Cut out 6 shortcakes with 3-inch star-shaped
cutter. Place onto ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 1/2
teaspoons sugar.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes
or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; split in half.
Meanwhile, combine strawberries,
blueberries and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl; set aside.
Beat chilled whipping
cream in chilled small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form (2 to
3 minutes). Gently stir orange-flavored liqueur into whipped
cream.
To serve, place bottom
of shortcake on individual dessert plate; top with 2 tablespoons
whipped cream and 1/3 cup fruit. Top with remaining half of shortcake;
dollop with whipped cream. Garnish with star fruit. Repeat with
remaining shortcakes and fruit.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):Calories:
450 Fat: 23 g Cholesterol: 70 mg Sodium: 590 mg Carbohydrates:
55 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Protein: 6 g
