
TRIPLE BERRY SHORTCAKE



INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons organic raw cane sugar divided
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons cold organic unsalted butter divided
- 6 1/2 tablespoons organic half & half
- 1 package (10 ounce) frozen organic berry blend
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- whipped cream optional
DIRECTIONS
1. In medium bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut 2 tablespoons butter into flour mixture until pebble size. Stir in half & half until combined, adding a little more if needed.
2. Divide dough into 4 and drop on to a greased baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; brush over biscuits. Bake in a preheated 450°F oven 12-15 minutes or until browned.
3. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium heat, combine berries, remaining ¼ cup sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently; boil 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
4. Place biscuits on serving dish, top with berries and whipped cream, if desired.