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