Shortcake Biscuits with Berries


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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 253.6
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.4 mg
  • Sodium: 404.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g

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Introduction

This easy-to-make shortcake biscuit, which uses baking powder, will bring back memories of traditional versions.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research
This easy-to-make shortcake biscuit, which uses baking powder, will bring back memories of traditional versions.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research


Ingredients

    Canola oil spray1-1/2 cups unbleached white flour1/2 cup whole wheat or whole-wheat pastry flour1/2 tsp. salt4 tsp. baking powder3 to 4 Tbsp. sugar for the biscuits, plus more for the berries, according to taste2 Tbsp. butter, softened4 Tbsp. canola oil1 cup fat-free (skim) milk1 lb. fresh strawberries1 pt. fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with oil spray. Set aside.

2. Hull strawberries and slice into a bowl. Add fresh blueberries, if using. Mix in orange juice and sugar to taste. Set aside 30 to 60 minutes. (If using frozen blueberries that are defrosted, stir in just before assembling shortcakes.)

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Use a pastry blender or a fork to cut the butter and oil into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add the milk all at once. Stir until it is just incorporated and there are no lumps.

4. Form 8 biscuits by dropping well-rounded quarter cups onto the cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are done. (Use a toothpick to test centers). Cool on a wire rack.

5. Use a serrated knife to gently slice off the top third of each biscuit. Top with some berries and juice. Lay the top third of the biscuit on berries. Top with more berries and juice. Place remaining berries around each biscuit. Garnish with frozen yogurt, if using, and serve.

Makes 8 servings.

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer and educates the public about the results.


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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    best scones ever, easy to do, add provence or other herbs, I loved it. - 3/18/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Super easy, fast, and delicous. I reversed the amounts of whole wheat flour with the white flour, making it more whole wheat, and I used splenda-bake instead of full sugar. It was simply divine. - 6/27/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    These were wonderful! I don´t think you´ll regret trying them. The biscuits freeze well, too! - 3/19/07


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Suggestion: try white whole wheat flour. It uses soft wheat instead of hard and can be used in larger quantities in this sort of recipe. King Arthur is a brand I've found in Illinois and Ohio.
    This looks far better than the packaged biscuit mix family uses and that I've never been fond of.
    - 3/18/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    But OMG does it ever sound great. I'm definetly going to make it. - 3/17/08


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    Incredible!
    I love scones! And these were so good. Make some with cinnamon & a zest of orange. Another with blueberries. And the last one with cranberries. They all were so good. - 3/3/19


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    Easy to make, delicious to eat and fits my meal plan! Can't ask for anything more! - 6/1/12


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    Incredible!
    We will be having this again. I will halve the recipe to serve our family of four and make sure there is no overeating or waste. - 6/13/11


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    Incredible!
    Made them Delicious! - 9/26/09


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    can not wait to try - 3/18/09


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    Very Good
    What a great recipe! And with spring coming up and those Fresh berries being in season this recipe comes just at the right time! - 3/18/09


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    Can't wait to try this receipe! - 3/18/09


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    Very Good
    Sounds great for a brunch with friends; and, so easy, too. - 3/18/09


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    This sounds like an awesome desert. - 3/18/09


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    Very Good
    Sounds good. Could use with different kinds of berries and fruits. - 3/18/09


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'm going to use vegetable oil instead of canola oil - the rapeseed plant isn't something I want in my body and my vegetable oil is made from soy. - 3/18/09


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    These are great used just splenda Thank you - 3/18/09


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    Am hoping to try this this weekend. I love berries! Thank you for sharing this :) - 3/18/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS....THANKS.. - 3/14/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I never add sugar to my berries .. I like things a bit "tart" .. thanks for the recipe. - 3/14/09


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    Incredible!
    love them - 9/19/08


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds like the recipe my mom use to make & it was delicious! I am definately going to try this. - 9/19/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Nice dessert and simple. - 9/19/08


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    Good
    makes a great dessert. - 3/18/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I am going to save this one for strawberry shortcake at the lake this summer. I love that it uses whole wheat flour. - 3/17/08


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    Incredible!
    My son loves - 3/19/07