Ruby Grapefruit And Shortcakes

Name: Ruby Grapefruit And Shortcakes
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups cake flour; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold butter; 1-1/3 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 cans (15 ounces each) grapefruit sections, drained; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cans (15 ounces each) grapefruit sections, drained
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flours, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and ginger just until moistened.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased
3

. Brush tops with cream; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
4

Meanwhile, place grapefruit juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Add grapefruit; toss gently to coat.
5

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in ginger.
6

Split warm shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon filling over bottoms; replace tops and garnish with whipped cream.