Mixed Fruit Shortcakes

Name: Mixed Fruit Shortcakes
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed fresh berries; 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines; 4 teaspoons sugar, divided; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; Whipped cream

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup mixed fresh berries
1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons 2% milk
Whipped cream

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine the berries, peaches and 2 teaspoons sugar; set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by lightly packed 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased
2

. Gently flatten into 2-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
3

Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon fruit onto bottoms; spread whipped cream over fruit or on the shortcake tops.