Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course:
Dessert
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 package (7.5 oz) Chebe All Purpose Mix
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla
- zest and juice of one lemon - 1/4 cup of juice
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar to sprinkle on top of biscuits before baking
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400F
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In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and zest.
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Cut butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture. The mixture will look like course crumbs.
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Mix in juice, beaten egg and vanilla. Knead the dough gently.
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Chill dough for 20 minutes. Roll out chilled dough to 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Use a round biscuit cutter or another cutter of your choice.
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Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned. Insert toothpick in the center of the biscuits to test for doneness.
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Once shortcakes are cooled, cut in half and fill with your desired filling: sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or peaches. Add whipped cream or ice cream if desired.