Name: Shortcake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder; 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt; 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream; Milk, for brushing; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar; Whipped cream, for garnish; Fresh fruit, for garnish

Note from Ricardo

Step 2
There must be pieces of butter the size of peas left in the flour. This will give a flaky texture to the shortcakes. Do not overwork the dough after adding the cream.

Step 4
Take this opportunity to try a coarser sugar such as turbinado or raw sugar.

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