Mixed Fruit Shortcakes
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Mixed Fruit Shortcakes

1. 1 cup mixed fresh berries -
2. 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines -
3. 4 teaspoons sugar, divided -
4. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour -
5. 3/4 teaspoon baking powder -
6. 1/8 teaspoon salt -
7. 2 tablespoons shortening -
8. 3 tablespoons 2% milk -
9. Whipped cream -

How to cook deliciously - Mixed Fruit Shortcakes

1. Stage

In a small bowl, combine the berries, peaches and 2 teaspoons sugar. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by lightly packed 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Gently flatten into 2-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

2. Stage

Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon fruit onto bottoms; spread whipped cream over fruit or on the shortcake tops.