Shortcakes

Shortcakes
Need a vegetarian dessert? Shortcakes could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 247 calories, 4g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of sugar, flour, sea salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
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Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add buttermilk, and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.
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3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; pat dough into a 1-inch-thick disk. (Dough will be sticky. Dust hands with flour as needed.)
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4
Cut disk into 8 wedges.
5
Place wedges on a lightly greased baking sheet.
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Bake at 425 for 13 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden and tops are lightly browned.
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Remove to wire racks to cool.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
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