Winter Shortcakes

Tender buttermilk shortcakes studded with dried figs and orange zest, split and filled with strawberry jam and fresh whipped cream. Perfect for a cozy winter dessert.

8 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups BA Biscuit Mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup dried figs
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons raw sugar
  • ¾ cup strawberry jam
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup whipped cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Pulse BA Biscuit Mix and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a large bowl. Add buttermilk; mix to just combine. Add figs and zest; mix to just combine. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; gather into a ball. Knead 4-5 times. Dust with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Roll out to a 7" square about 3/4" thick. Cut in half. Cut each half crosswise into 4 rectangles.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Transfer shortcakes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with raw sugar.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Bake shortcakes until firm and golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Split; fill with jam and whipped cream.

    15 min

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