Mixed Berry Shortcake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Combine all shortcake ingredients except butter and buttermilk in bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 1 minute or until smooth.
6. 6
   Roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut into 6 (3-inch) biscuits.
8. 8
   Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Combine all berry ingredients in bowl.
11. 11
    Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
12. 12
    Split each shortcake in half; place each bottom half onto individual dessert plate.
13. 13
    Spoon about 3 tablespoons berries over each bottom half of shortcake; top with remaining shortcake halves.
14. 14
    Top each with 2 tablespoons berries and sweetened whipped cream, if desired.