Shortcakes

Serves: 6
Source: Everyday Food

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• Topping
• 2 tablespoons of cream
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
3. Add 1 1/4 cups of cream and mix until just moistened.
4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 3/4 inch thick round.
5. Cut out 8 rounds. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.