Shortcake (Alton Brown)

By sandiB2010

Alton makes simple, classic shortcake biscuits, perfect with whipped cream and your favorite fresh berries.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup half and half
• Melted butter to brush shortcakes
• Berries
• Ice cream or whipped cream

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven 450 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter and shortening. Mix in half-and-half. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes or until brown. Cool and eat with berries, ice cream and/or whipped cream.