Lemon Berry Shortcake à la Mode
 
 
Individual servings of lemon berry shortcake à la mode are the perfect dessert for a hot summer evening.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 8-12
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • zest from 1 lemon (optional)
  • vanilla ice cream
  • fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, etc.)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using a pastry blender or sturdy fork, blend with dry ingredients. Mixture will be dry and crumbly.
  4. Pour in buttermilk, milk, egg, and lemon zest, and mix with pastry blender or fork until just combined.
  5. Drop dough in ¼ to ⅓ sized dollops onto prepared baking pan, leaving an inch or two between shortcakes.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
  7. Cool on wire racks. Serve slightly warm or completely cooled, topped with vanilla ice cream and your choice of berries.
Notes
Home Chef Tip: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can easily make your own. 1 scant cup of milk + 1 Tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice = 1 cup buttermilk. Stir together and let sit for a few minutes before using.
Recipe by SoFabFood at https://sofabfood.com/lemon-berry-shortcake-a-la-mode/