Farmers’ Market Weekly: Strawberry Shortcake
Visit the Santana Row Farmers’ Market every Sunday with new, extended hours from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pick up some conventional or organic strawberries to make your own strawberry shortcake, a perfect Summer dessert! Quick and easy recipe below!
Ingredients:
Shortcakes are the sweet sister to biscuits, and they make an awesome dessert when topped and filled with strawberries and whipped cream.
2-1/3 cups prepared baking mix, such as Bisquick
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Sweetened sliced strawberries*
Whipped topping
Directions:
Heat oven to 425°F. Stir baking mix, milk, sugar and butter until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Split shortcakes, fill and top with sweetened strawberries and whipped topping
(see photo).
Makes 6 servings.
*Adding a bit of sugar to fresh fruit is called macerating it. The sugar draws out the fruit’s natural juices as well as giving it a little added sweetness.
Mix it Up! Various types of berries can be used to mix with the strawberries, such as blueberries, or blackberries. Create your own combination of fresh fruits!
Recipe: Debra Morris, PCFMA Staff
Photo: http://www.bettycrocker.com