Poppy Seed Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Poppy Seed Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour; 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. sugar, divided; 1 Tbs. poppy seeds; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbs. reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 tsp. almond extract; 4 cups fresh berries; 2 Tbs. sugar; 2 Tbs. amaretto liqueur, optional; 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. sugar, divided
1 Tbs. poppy seeds
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tsp. almond extract
4 cups fresh berries
2 Tbs. sugar
2 Tbs. amaretto liqueur, optional
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Combine flours, 1/4 cup sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Rub cream cheese and butter into mixture with fingertips until it resembles coarse meal.
5
Stir in buttermilk and almond extract until dough just comes together.
6
Turn onto lightly floured surface, and divide into eight pieces.
7
Shape into rounds, and place on prepared baking sheet.
8
Brush rounds with water, and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
9
Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
10
Cool.
11
To serve: Preheat oven to 350F.
12
Warm shortcakes on ungreased baking sheet 5 to 10 minutes.
13
Toss berries with sugar and amaretto, if desired, crushing some to release juices.
14
Split shortcakes, fill with berry mixture, and top with yogurt.

1563

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. sugar, divided, 1 Tbs. poppy seeds, and more.

Yes, Poppy Seed Shortcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Poppy Seed Shortcakes

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