Cornmeal Shortcakes

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup plain yellow cornmeal
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor. Process mixture 20 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse sand. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together egg and cream; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened and a dough forms.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly greased baking sheet. Pat or roll dough into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges; gently separate wedges by 1 inch. Brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp. sugar.
  5. Bake at 425° for 18 to 23 minutes or until golden and firm to touch.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

819 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 57.6g 74% DV
Carbs 72.6g 26% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12423.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 358.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 221.5mg 74% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 289.5mcg 32% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1565.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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