So this week Cathy of The Tortefeasor chose Dorie's Tender Shortcakes. I, having no real idea what a shortcake was, wasn't particularly enthused. Till I figured out they were big, buttery scones covered with cream and berries!These are incredibly quick to make but just as with the Sweet Cream Biscuits from a few weeks ago, the amount of liquid/cream in the recipe was woefully inadequate. I had to add a full 1/4 cup extra to get something even resembling a crumbly, scone dough. Certainly nothing like a soft dough that you scoop out and plop on the baking tray.
No matter. These baked up buttery, golden and melt-in-the-mouth tender. Smothered with diced strawberries and a big dollop of sweetened whipped cream, you have something truly sensational!
I made just a half batch and got 7 gigantic shortcakes. Some are headed straight for the freezer.
You will find the recipe at The Tortefeasor under today's date. Thanks for a great pick Cathy!
Next week we have Raisin Swirl Bread chosen by ... ME!
I am addicted to strawberries. Your shortcakes looks lovely! I will need to try them. xx
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI agree, these were good. Can't wait til your pick next week - it's ben a while since I made bread.
ReplyDeleteThese look pretty fantastic, for having no clue what they were beforehand. So glad you enjoyed them - weren't they just the easiest to make? They freeze well too - that's where a lot of mine are too!
ReplyDeleteI SHOULD have put mine in the freezer too--instead of eating them like cookies. Oh dear. Can't wait for the bread next week. Predict it will be one of my very favorite weeks.
ReplyDeleteI made half the batch too. It's a good thing because they were so darn good. Your cakes look so good! Im glad you enjoyed the recipe!
ReplyDeleteDelicious and easy. What could be better??
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the shortcakes!
ReplyDeleteperfection! you'll have to spread the word to your aussie friends about the deliciousness of shortcake!
ReplyDeleteI froze some of my shortcakes as well! They were so delicious. I used strawberries too :-)
ReplyDeleteYay - I'm so glad you enjoyed these! I think the most fun TWD weeks for me are the weeks when I'm not expecting anything much and end up loving the recipe. Your shortcakes look fabulous! I am so excited for your pick next week! Thanks so much for baking along with me this week!
ReplyDeleteWow, those look picture perfect!
ReplyDeleteThose look great with the strawberries. Mine were crumbly too, but I just smooshed them together and put them in the oven. They came out fine, so seem like a great recipe!
ReplyDeleteSome made it to the freezer?!? So impressed with your willpower - mine went straight to my mouth :)
ReplyDeleteLet me just say that I am so looking forward to that raisin swirl bread! Yeah!! Your photo of the shortcake is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou got a really beautiful color on your shortcakes. I'm looking forward to making the Cinnamon Swirl bread next week!
ReplyDeleteGood idea you have... It's tough to find out snacks everyday. This one is looking yummy...
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