Easy Shortcakes
Short in name only, these cakes are long on flavor.
What Makes Shortcakes “Short”? “Short” is a pastry term for dough with a high proportion of fat to flour. The fat coats the gluten strands in the dough and “shortens” them, producing a rich, flaky biscuit. Pat out the dough and slice it for biscuit-style shortcakes or spoon it directly onto the baking sheet for drop-style shortcakes—the choice is yours.
By Nancy Krcek Allen.
Coconut Shortcakes with Mango, Kiwi and Raspberries
A delightful combination of colorful tropical fresh fruit and raspberries take homemade shortcakes beyond the usual strawberries. For an extra kick of tropical flavor, sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts.
Pecan Shortcakes with Blackberries
Sweet berries and cream look beautiful on a rich, nutty shortcake.
