Perfect Berry Shortcakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Set oven rack to lower-middle position. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Grate 2 tablespoons butter on the coarse holes of a box grater into flour mixture; toss to coat. Repeat with remaining butter. Combine half-and-half and egg in a separate bowl: pour into flour mixture. Toss with a fork to form large clumps. Lightly press clumps into a ball; add a teaspoon more half-and-half if needed.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto work surface; press into an 8-by-4- to 5-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 squares, placing 1 inch apart on a small baking sheet. Brush tops with egg white. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Set aside to cool.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, mix thawed and fresh berries with 6 tablespoons sugar in another bowl; let stand until sugar dissolves. Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Add vanilla.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Split each shortcake crosswise; spoon a portion of berries over each cake bottom. Add a dollop whipped cream over berries. Cap with cake top and serve immediately.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)