Brown Sugar Shortcakes

Health score
6%
Brown Sugar Shortcakes
45 min.
8
269kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Brown Sugar Shortcakes! Perfect for any occasion, these tender, fluffy treats are a fantastic way to elevate your dessert game. Each shortcake is bathed in the rich, caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar, creating a mouthwatering base that complements fresh fruits, whipped cream, or even a dollop of ice cream.

What sets these shortcakes apart is their unique combination of flavors and textures. The toasted almond bits add a delightful crunch, while the low-fat buttermilk creates a soft, moist crumb that simply melts in your mouth. Whether you're hosting a summer picnic, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself after a long day, these shortcakes ensure a satisfying end to any meal.

With only 45 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is both quick and easy, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to two weeks—so you can always have a delicious dessert on hand! Dive into a world of flavor and impress your friends and family with these scrumptious Brown Sugar Shortcakes; they're sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk low-fat
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds toasted finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup stick margarine chilled cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
  3. Combine the flour and the next 5 ingredients (flour through baking soda) in a bowl, and cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Add the buttermilk, and stir just until moist.
  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 5 or 6 times.
  6. Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness, and cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter into 8 shortcakes.
  7. Place the shortcakes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  8. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until golden.
  9. Remove shortcakes from baking sheet; cool on a wire rack.
  10. Place the remaining shortcakes in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein7.67%
Fat33.96%
Carbs58.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.89
Glycemic Load
20.74
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.4060870794498%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:268.53kcal
13.43%
Fat:10.21g
15.71%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.36%
Carbohydrates:39.49g
13.16%
Net Carbohydrates:38.11g
13.86%
Sugar:11.71g
13.01%
Cholesterol:0.9mg
0.3%
Sodium:415.12mg
18.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.19g
10.38%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.44%
Selenium:12.63µg
18.04%
Folate:67.14µg
16.78%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.19%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.75%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.12%
Calcium:109.88mg
10.99%
Iron:1.95mg
10.81%
Phosphorus:98.77mg
9.88%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.01%
Vitamin A:363.22IU
7.26%
Fiber:1.37g
5.49%
Magnesium:20.72mg
5.18%
Copper:0.09mg
4.62%
Potassium:112.92mg
3.23%
Zinc:0.45mg
3%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.52%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.62%
Source:My Recipes