Flaky Shortcakes

1. 1

   Position rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450F

2. 2

   Sift flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl.

3. 3

   Add shortening and butter.

4. 4

   Using pastry cutter, cut-in shortening and butter until pea-size pieces form.

5. 5

   Stir together buttermilk and egg, then add to flour mixture.

6. 6

   Stir just until incorporated (dough will be wet and crumbly).

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead briefly until it holds together.

8. 8

   Pat and roll dough out into a 9x6-inch rectangle.

9. 9

   Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter cut out six biscuits.

10. 10

    Transfer biscuits to ungreased baking sheet (a cushioned or insulated baking sheet works best), spacing biscuits 2-inches apart.

11. 11

    Sprinkle tops with remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar.

12. 12

    Bake until shortcakes are puffed and golden, about 12 minutes.

13. 13

    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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