When I brought strawberries home, Ben--the newest member of the produce police--immediately demanded to know where I got strawberries in February. Reassured that these strawberries traveled from only as far as California, Ben decided that the first strawberries of the year should be celebrated. One of the boys' favorite desserts is Strawberry Shortcake ... not just
any shortcake, but
Brown Sugar Shortcake. Using a traditional biscuit dough, I roll it out cinnamon-roll style, spread a paste of brown sugar and melted butter over the dough, roll it into a log and cut into 1 inch slices. Bake on a parchment covered cookie sheet (the brown sugar makes a mess) until lightly browned. Cool slightly and cover with sliced strawberries and a bit of whipped cream. You'll never eat plain shortcake again.
When I brought strawberries home, Ben--the newest member of the produce police--immediately demanded to know where I got strawberries in February. Reassured that these strawberries traveled from only as far as California, Ben decided that the first strawberries of the year should be celebrated. One of the boys' favorite desserts is Strawberry Shortcake ... not just any shortcake, but Brown Sugar Shortcake. Using a traditional biscuit dough, I roll it out cinnamon-roll style, spread a paste of brown sugar and melted butter over the dough, roll it into a log and cut into 1 inch slices. Bake on a parchment covered cookie sheet (the brown sugar makes a mess) until lightly browned. Cool slightly and cover with sliced strawberries and a bit of whipped cream. You'll never eat plain shortcake again.
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