*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   Ginger-Orange Strawberry Shortcakes

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Bon Appetit

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        **Shortcakes:**
   2      Cups          All purpose flour
   2      Tablespoons   Crystallized ginger -- Finely Chopped
   4      Teaspoons     Peeled fresh ginger -- Finely Chopped
   1      Tablespoon    Baking powder
   1      Tablespoon    Sugar
   1      Teaspoon      Grated orange peal
     1/2  Teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  Cup           Chilled unsalted butter -- Cut In Pieces
     3/4  Cup           Chilled whipping cream
   1                    Egg beaten to blend (glaze)
                        **Filling:**
   3      Pints         Baskets Strawberries, Hulled -- Thickly Sliced
  10      Tablespoons   Sugar
   2      Cups          Chilled whipping cream
   1      Teaspoon      Vanilla extract
                        Powdered Sugar, For Garnish

FOR SHORTCAKES:
Mix first 7 ingredients in bowl.
 Rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
 Add cream; stir with fork until clumps form. 
Gather dough into ball. Wrap in plastic; chill one hour.

Preheat oven to 350F. 
Line large baking sheet with parchment.
 Roll out dough on floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness. 
Using floured 3-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out rounds.
 Place on baking sheet. Reroll scraps; cut out additional rounds
 for 6 rounds total. Brush with glaze. 
Bake until shortcakes are golden, about 30 minutes. 
Transfer to rack and cool.

FOR FILLING:
Combine strawberries and 6 tablespoons sugar in large bowl. 
Transfer half of berry mixture to another bowl.
 Using fork, crush berries in 1 bowl to chunky sauce consistency. 
Let both bowls stand at room temperature until juices form.
 Cut shortcakes in half. Place 1 bottom half in each of 6 bowls. 
Spoon some crushed berries over each, then top with generous
 amount of sliced berries. Cover with shortcake tops. 
Dust with powdered sugar.



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