Lemon and Poppy Seed Shortcake

 

1 c. flour

3 T. plus 2 tsp. sugar

2 T. poppy seeds

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. baking soda

Dash salt

Grated rind of one lemon

2 T. butter

6 to 8 T. half-and-half

 

2 c. whole blueberries or strawberries

1 T. lemon juice

 

French vanilla flavored whipped topping

In bowl, combine flour, 2 T. sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Stir well.  Stir in lemon rind.  Cut butter into flour mixture until butter is in small pieces.  Stir in milk by the tablespoon to make firm dough that can be gathered into a ball.  Knead 8 times.

Divide dough in half.  Shape each half into disk 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch high.  Place shortcakes on lightly greased baking sheet.  Bake at 400 degrees until golden, 20 to 25 mins.  Remove from the oven, cool  on wire racks.

Stir together blueberries, lemon juice and remaining 1 T. sugar.

Split shortcake in half to create 2 layers.  Cover bottom layers with ½ c. berries, each.  Spoon on whipped topping.  Top with other layer, rest of berries and cream.  Serve immediately.

 

 

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