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Black N' Blueberry Shortcake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • cooking spray .
  • Shortcakes .
  • 3 c fresh blackberries .
  • 2 tsps sugar .
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest .
  • 2 tsps baking powder .
  • 1/4 c butter, chilled, cut into small pieces .
  • 1 tsp water .
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice .
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract .
  • 1/2 c sugar .
  • 1/2 c buttermilk .
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda .
  • 1 c frozen whipped topping, thawed .
  • 2 c flour .
  • 1/4 c sugar .
  • 2 tsps cornstarch .
  • Filling .
  • 2 c blueberries, divided

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Step #2 To prepare shortcakes, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
  • Step #3 Combine flour & next 5 ingredients (through salt) In a large-ish bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Step #4 Cut in chilled butter with a pastry mixer or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Step #5 Add buttermilk & vanilla; stir just until moist.
  • Step #6 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 times.
  • Step #7 Pat dough to a 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter to form 8 dough rounds.
  • Step #8 Place dough rounds 2 inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #9 Combine water & egg white, stirring with a whisk; brush over dough rounds.
  • Step #10 Sprinkle top evenly with 2 tsps sugar.
  • Step #11 Bake at 400° for 13 mins or until golden.
  • Step #12 Remove from oven, & cool on a wire rack.
  • Step #13 To prepare filling, mix 1 c blueberries, juice, 1/2 c sugar, & cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Step #14 Bring to a boil; reduce heat, & let simmer 5 mins or until slightly thick.
  • Step #15 Place In a large-ish bowl; add in the remaining c of blueberries & blackberries, stirring to coat.
  • Step #16 Cover up & chill in the fridge.
  • Step #17 Using a serrated knife, cut each shortcake in half horizontally; spoon 1/2 c blueberry mixture over bottom half of each shortcake.
  • Step #18 Top each serving with 2 tbsps whipped topping & top half of shortcake.
  • Enjoy the Black N' Blueberry Shortcake recipe

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