Mixed Berry Shortcakes

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1/2 * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 * 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 * 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
• * Coarse sugar (optional)
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 2 * 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 * 2 cups mixed berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, and/or sliced strawberries)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together the flour, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Using a pastry cutter or two table knives, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Add buttermilk all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

Drop the dough into 2 mounds on a greased baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake, uncovered, in a 450° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

In a small bowl beat the whipping cream and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed or with a rotary beater until soft peaks form (tips curl).

Split the shortcakes into 2 layers. Place the bottom layers in 2 dessert bowls. Spoon some of the berries and whipped cream over bottom layers. Top with the remaining shortcake layers, berries, and whipped cream.