Salute Old Glory on Independence Day with this new spin on classic summer fare.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes one ring plus four extra stars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter; use a pastry cutter or two knives to incorporate butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Blend 2 cups heavy cream into flour mixture using a fork. Turn out onto a clean work surface; press away from you with the heel of your hand just to combine dough. Add 1 tablespoon cream if the dough is too dry to combine.
- Prepare egg wash: Place egg and 2 tablespoons cream in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Press dough into a 7-by-10-inch rectangle, 1 inch thick. Use a 3 1/2-inch star cutter to cut out six biscuits. Press three of the stars to flatten slightly. Form into a ring on a parchment-lined baking sheet, alternating flattened stars with unflattened stars, using egg wash to join them along common edge. Gather remaining dough; cut out four more stars for additional servings, if desired. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove dough from refrigerator. Brush top of star ring and individual stars with egg wash, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees; continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Combine raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, red currants (if using), and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl, and toss to combine. Allow berries to macerate for at least 30 minutes, until very juicy. Whip remaining 1 1/2 cups cream to soft peaks.
- Use a serrated knife to cut star ring in half crosswise. Cut the four extra stars as well. Use two large offset spatulas to carefully lift the top half of the ring, and set aside, leaving the spatulas in place. Set aside tops of stars as well. Transfer bottom of ring to a serving platter. Transfer bottoms of stars to plates, if desired. Spoon macerated berries, juices, and whipped cream over star ring and additional stars. Place the tops on the star ring and stars using the spatulas, and dust with confectioners' sugar, if using. Serve immediately.
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Single MOM
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party.
Teah Slayed
[email protected]I love the way the whipped cream and berries complement the shortcake.
Fardus Hosin
[email protected]This shortcake is a great way to use up fresh berries.
Jake Tavis
[email protected]I've made this shortcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Sajid Hashmi
[email protected]This shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the berries and whipped cream are the perfect topping.
Byaruhanga Muswawiru
[email protected]I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Success Gold
[email protected]This shortcake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen berries.
Ed Coistek
[email protected]I've tried many shortcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so light and fluffy, and the berries and whipped cream are the perfect topping.
paul thuku
[email protected]This shortcake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The berries and whipped cream really make it.
Juliet Syla
[email protected]I made this shortcake for my family's Memorial Day picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how good it was.
Mosan Bloch
[email protected]This shortcake is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect dessert for any summer gathering.
Arif AlAm
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids were able to help me make it.
G0SS1P SW4G
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Destiny Dale
[email protected]I've made this shortcake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The berries and whipped cream are the perfect topping for the fluffy shortcake.
Julius Chisanga
[email protected]This shortcake was a hit at our 4th of July party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.