Summer Fruit Shortcakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together into a bowl; cut in butter using a pastry blender or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of flour mixture; pour in buttermilk and milk and mix just until a dough gathers together. Do not overwork. Cover the bowl; rest dough, 10 to 15 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roll out or pat dough into 6 rounds, each about 3 inches in diameter; place on the prepared baking sheet.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer shortcakes to a wire rack; cool to room temperature.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine blueberries, apricots, and cherries in a bowl; set aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Beat cream in a bowl until soft peaks form; beat in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Split shortcakes in half horizontally; place bottom halves on serving plates. Spoon whipped cream over each half, top with fruit, and place a shortcake top on each. Dust tops with remaining 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)