Ginger-Pear Shortcakes

Name: Ginger-Pear Shortcakes
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; Whipped cream

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
Whipped cream

Directions

1

Stir together baking mix, sugar, milk, and molasses until a soft dough forms; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
2

Pat dough to a 1/4-inch thickness, and cut with a 2 3/4-inch round biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
3

Combine walnuts and next 4 ingredients; pat onto biscuit tops.
4

Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
5

Split shortcakes in half. Layer half of biscuit halves with Sauteed Pears and whipped cream; top with remaining biscuit halves.