The Perfect Shortcake Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Add All-Purpose Baking Mix to bowl.

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   With your fingers, gently work in the butter. The mixture should easily clump together. The butter should not be fully incorporated.

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   Pour in 1/2 cup cold milk and fold it in. Wait a few seconds for the flour to fully absorb the milk. Add up to 1/4 cup more milk if needed.

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   Brush tops of biscuits with beaten egg. If serving with jam or for shortcake, sprinkle tops with raw or large granulated sugar.

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   Bake for 12-13 minutes.

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   Biscuits are best within a few hours after baking.

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   Place berries or sliced stone fruit in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and stir to coat. Set aside for an hour to draw out juices.

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   Meanwhile, whip heavy cream and confectioners sugar to a medium-firm peak. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to assemble (whip cream will deflate slightly if left too long).

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    Slice warm biscuits in half. Place bottoms on a platter and top with half the whip cream.

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    Top with berries or stone fruit, the other half of the whip cream and biscuit tops.

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    Serve immediately.

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