Roasted Plum Shortcakes Recipe
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425Âș F. Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In food processor, combine flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg; pulse until dough forms into ball.
Step 3
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with 2 3/4-in. round cutter dipped in flour. Reroll dough scraps to make additional biscuits and place on prepared pan. Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
Step 4
Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling grid and let cool completely.
Step 5
Combine sliced plums and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake 5-7 minutes, or until plums just start to release juices.
Step 6
In medium bowl, whip cream and confectionersâ sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Cut shortcakes in half horizontally; fill with sliced plums and whipped cream; garnish with flower petals, if using.
Step 7
Note: 12 Italian prune plums may be used in place of medium plums.
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2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces

1/3 cup milk (plus additional for brushing)

1 egg

3 medium plums (black or red plums, thinly sliced. 12-16 oz. total)

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
