Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Tuesdays with Dorie: Strawberry Shortcakes

So this week Cathy of The Tortefeasor chose Dorie's Tender Shortcakes. I, having no real idea what a shortcake was, wasn't particularly enthused. Till I figured out they were big, buttery scones covered with cream and berries!

These are incredibly quick to make but just as with the Sweet Cream Biscuits from a few weeks ago, the amount of liquid/cream in the recipe was woefully inadequate. I had to add a full 1/4 cup extra to get something even resembling a crumbly, scone dough. Certainly nothing like a soft dough that you scoop out and plop on the baking tray.

No matter. These baked up buttery, golden and melt-in-the-mouth tender. Smothered with diced strawberries and a big dollop of sweetened whipped cream, you have something truly sensational!

I made just a half batch and got 7 gigantic shortcakes. Some are headed straight for the freezer.

You will find the recipe at The Tortefeasor under today's date. Thanks for a great pick Cathy!

Next week we have Raisin Swirl Bread chosen by ... ME!

17 comments:

  1. I am addicted to strawberries. Your shortcakes looks lovely! I will need to try them. xx

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  2. I agree, these were good. Can't wait til your pick next week - it's ben a while since I made bread.

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  3. These look pretty fantastic, for having no clue what they were beforehand. So glad you enjoyed them - weren't they just the easiest to make? They freeze well too - that's where a lot of mine are too!

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  4. I SHOULD have put mine in the freezer too--instead of eating them like cookies. Oh dear. Can't wait for the bread next week. Predict it will be one of my very favorite weeks.

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  5. I made half the batch too. It's a good thing because they were so darn good. Your cakes look so good! Im glad you enjoyed the recipe!

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  6. Delicious and easy. What could be better??

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  7. perfection! you'll have to spread the word to your aussie friends about the deliciousness of shortcake!

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  8. I froze some of my shortcakes as well! They were so delicious. I used strawberries too :-)

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  9. Yay - I'm so glad you enjoyed these! I think the most fun TWD weeks for me are the weeks when I'm not expecting anything much and end up loving the recipe. Your shortcakes look fabulous! I am so excited for your pick next week! Thanks so much for baking along with me this week!

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  10. Wow, those look picture perfect!

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  11. Those look great with the strawberries. Mine were crumbly too, but I just smooshed them together and put them in the oven. They came out fine, so seem like a great recipe!

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  12. Some made it to the freezer?!? So impressed with your willpower - mine went straight to my mouth :)

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  13. Let me just say that I am so looking forward to that raisin swirl bread! Yeah!! Your photo of the shortcake is so pretty!

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  14. You got a really beautiful color on your shortcakes. I'm looking forward to making the Cinnamon Swirl bread next week!

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  15. Good idea you have... It's tough to find out snacks everyday. This one is looking yummy...
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