Shortcake Biscuits


Introduction
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time
- 15 minutes
- Serves
- Serves 6
- Summary
- These fresh homemade raspberry shortcakes are the perfect addition to a classic afternoon tea.
- Ingredients:
- 270g all-purpose flour
- 1tsp fine sea salt
- 1 jar Cottage Delight Zingy Raspberry Jam
- 1tbsp baking powder
- 75g icing sugar
- 120g unsalted butter (chilled)
- 95ml whole milk
- Raspberries to decorate
- 500ml heavy/double cream

Cooking Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 4 Line a baking tray with baking paper
Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and icing sugar together. Cut the chilled butter into small cubes and add to a food processor with the flour mixture. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Transfer to mixing bowl and gradually stir in milk until a soft dough forms
Divide the dough into 6 equal mounds and place on a lightly greased baking sheet (try not to overhandle the dough). Bake until lightly browned (12-15 minutes) and leave to finish cooking on a wire rack
While the shortcakes are cooling pour the heavy cream to a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form
Once the shortcakes have cooled, slice in half, add a generous spoonful of Cottage Delight Zingy Raspberry Jam and whipped cream. Decorate with raspberries and icing sugar and enjoy!
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