Shortcake Biscuits

Directions

Biscuits

• 1

  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together and set aside:
  Milk
  Egg

• 2

  Pulse to combine in food processor:
  All-Purpose Flour
  Sugar
  Baking Powder
  Salt

• 3

  Add and pulse until mixture resembles small crumbs:
  Butter, cold, cut in small pieces

• 4

  Turn mixture into bowl. Add milk mixture and stir with spatula until just blended. Turn out onto floured counter and fold once or twice, then pat into a rectangle about 3/4 inches thick.

  Cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutter and place on parchment covered baking sheets. Press together scraps and continue to cut until dough is used up.

  Brush tops with additional milk and sprinkle with sugar (use coarse sugar if you have it). Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

  Cool and top with your favorite fruit and whipped cream.

Whipped Cream Recipe

• 5 Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a chilled bowl until slightly thickened, then add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, and continue to beat until cream holds soft peaks, (Do not over-beat).
• 6 Enjoy!