SUMMER FRUIT SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• 1. In bowl, sprinkle fruit with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and lemon juice; toss to mix well and set aside.
• 2. LEMON BISCUITS In measuring cup, add enough milk to lemon juice to make 2/3 cup; stir and set aside for 15 minutes to sour.
• 3. In bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon rind; using pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening and butter until well mixed.
• 4. With fork, blend in soured milk to make soft dough - Don\'t overmix.
• 5. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 6-8 times.
• 6. Roll out or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
• 7. Using floured 3 inch round cutter, cut out 6 biscuits; sprinkle lightly with more sugar.
• 8. Bake on greased baking sheet in 425 oven for 12-15 minutes or until tops are browned.
• 9. Let cool until warm; cut in half horizontally.
• 10. Spoon fruit mixture onto bottom halves of biscuits, reserving some fruit for garnish.
• 11. Stir strawberry puree with remaining sugar; spoon over fruit mixture.
• 12. Top with dollop of whipped cream, then biscuit tops - Garnish with more cream and remaining fruit.