Classic Shortcakes Recipe

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Classic Shortcakes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until butter is the size of peas. Stir cream and yogurt together in a second bowl, add to the flour mixture, and blend with a fork just until doough comes together. Pat out dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 1 thick. Using a 2 1/2 round cutter, cut out as many shortcakes as possible and place on prepared baking sheet. Gently press scraps into a 1 -thick circle and cut remaining biscuits.
  4. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 391.94 Kcal (1641 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.21g 28%
Cholesterol 53.71mg 18%
Sodium 311.84mg 13%
Potassium 483.69mg 10%
Total Carbs 50.79g 17%
Sugars 6.89g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 7%
Protein 6.52g 13%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 208.6mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 342 Kcal (1432 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.89g 28%
Cholesterol 46.86mg 18%
Sodium 272.1mg 13%
Potassium 422.06mg 10%
Total Carbs 44.32g 17%
Sugars 6.01g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 7%
Protein 5.69g 13%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 182mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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