Cake Recipes
Bisquick Shortcakes
Yield: 6 shortcakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 3/4 cup cream or 1/2 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Mix ingredients with fork. Beat vigorously 20 strokes. Knead 8 to 10 times on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a floured 3 inch cutter.
- Bake on ungreased baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
- To serve, split shortcakes crosswise while warm. Spread with butter, if desired. Spoon sweetened fruit between layers and over top.
- Serve with cream, sweetened whipped cream or commercial sour cream.
Notes
For a large shortcake, spread the dough in an ungreased 8 x 1 1/2-inch round layer pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve as above.
Attribution
The Bisquick Cookbook - 1964