Category : Breakfast
Author : LarryC
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Date : 26/08/2009
1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter, softened 5 to 6 tbsp milk 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1/2 tsp lemon extract 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp melted raspberry jam 1 tbsp cherry brandy2 cups pitted Bing cherries
1. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. Stir together dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk, lemon zest and extract.3. Knead several times on a lightly floured board and roll out 3/4-inch thick. Cut into 4 circles with a 3-inch round cutter.4. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned; let cool completely.5. Meanwhile, beat cream and sugar together until soft peaks form. Melt jam and kirsch together in a small saucepan. Split each shortcake in half lengthwise and spoon whipped cream, cherries and melted jam between the layers.Serves 4
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