Mixed Fruit Shortcakes Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup mixed fresh berries1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines4 teaspoons sugar, divided1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening3 tablespoons 2% milkWhipped cream

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the berries, peaches and 2 teaspoons sugar. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by lightly packed 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Gently flatten into 2-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon fruit onto bottoms; spread whipped cream over fruit or on the shortcake tops.