STAR SPANGLED SHORTCAKES Star-shaped shortcakes are perfect for the 4th of July or any other patriotic holiday celebration. Preparation 20 min. Baking 9 min.
Shortcake Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold LAND O LAKES® Butter* 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar Fruit Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon sugar Cream Ingredients: 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice Garnish Ingredients: 1 star fruit (carambola), sliced into 6 "stars" Instructions: Heat oven to 450°F. Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk with fork until mixture forms a ball. Knead dough 5 times on lightly floured surface until smooth. Roll out to 9x6-inch rectangle, 1/2-inch thick. Cut out 6 shortcakes with 3-inch star-shaped cutter. Place onto ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; split in half. Meanwhile, combine strawberries, blueberries and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl; set aside. Beat whipping cream in small bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently stir orange-flavored liqueur into whipped cream. To serve, place bottom of shortcake on individual dessert plate; top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream and 1/3 cup fruit. Top with remaining half of shortcake; dollop with whipped cream. Garnish with star fruit. Repeat with remaining shortcakes and fruit. *Substitute LAND O LAKES® Soft Baking Butter. Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Facts (1 serving) Calories:450 Fat:23 g Cholesterol:70 mg Sodium:590 mg Carbohydrates:55 g Dietary Fiber:3 g Protein:6 g ARE YOU READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS http://groups.yahoo.com/group/recipes_galore2007-holidays http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Recipes_Galore2007 Check them out [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
