Winter Shortcakes

By LRay

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Winter Shortcakes

Makes8

Active:

25 minutes

Total:

40 minutes

Recipe by The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Christina Holmes

January 2013

Ingredients

• 2 cups BA Biscuit Mix (located under miscellaneous)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, chilled in freezer for 10 minutes
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced stemmed dried figs (about 2 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• All-purpose flour (for surface)
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 2 tablespoons raw sugar
• 3/4 cup jam (such as strawberry)
• 3/4 cup chilled heavy cream, whipped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. Pulse BA Biscuit Mix and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a large bowl. Add buttermilk; mix to just combine. Add figs and zest; mix to just combine. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; gather into a ball. Knead 4-5 times. Dust with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Roll out to a 7-inch square about 3/4 inch thick. Cut in half. Cut each half crosswise into 4 rectangles.

Transfer shortcakes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with raw sugar.

Bake shortcakes until firm and golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Split; fill with jam and whipped cream.