Wholegrain Strawberry Plus Shortcake

Wholegrain Strawberry plus shortcake This recipe came back to me as I am toying with a menu. I had made this a while ago, using spelt flour. I reworked the biscuits using everyday wholewheat flour, strawberries and a few blueberries thrown in. Hence the strawberry plus. The biscuits made with the wholewheat flour have a nutty quality to them. I add in just a little black pepper and cardamom to the base. It gives it just a little bit of character.  If you leave this out, you still end up with an interesting biscuit.

The Story of Wholegrain Plus Strawberry Shortcake

I don’t stop at just the biscuit, for the filling along with the berries I use sour cream and brown sugar. It is easier and I find the taste most complex and interesting that whipped cream. Also, I find just a little goes a long way. And since this dessert is kind of breaking rules, I think you do not need to be confined to strawberries, enjoy this with any fruit that catches your fancy. Add in raspberries and blackberries while you are at it. It is as they say all good!

Wholegrain Strawberry Plus Shortcake

With COVID and general spate of being busy, the Curry Garden is so very unkempt and overgrown. And since everyone else seems to be super busy, I have decided to tackle the garden this year myself. It will probably not be as prolific as what the husband has being doing but at least I can start by cleaning it. Today I tackled a small patch. It is quite a bit of work. The best I can say is that it is good cardio. Especially since I have almost forgotten my way to the gym.

I am surprised to see how well this wholegrain shortcake has turned out. A shortcake of course being not much more than a good biscuit.

Wholegrain Strawberry Plus Shortcake 

Thanks to all my pandemic classes, I have nailed the art of a good biscuit. It really is all about three things – cold butter, minimal handling and a hot oven.  For a quick impressive but easy dessert, keep the biscuits chilled and bake them while dinner is happening. The still warm (not hot) biscuits, with fresh ripe fruit and a dollop of sweetened sour cream is all you will need to keep your sweet cravings happy.

How to Enjoy your Wholegrain Strawberry Plus Shortcake

Well, in summer I could just survive on these. If you have an abundance of strawberries, double up and make some strawberry lassi for twice the fun.

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Strawberry Srikhand Shortcake (Inspired by Intoxikate)

Prep Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

A whole grain fragrant variation of the strawberry shortcake, that is easy, vibrant and flavorful.

Ingredients

    For the wholewheat biscuits/shortcake
  • 1 cup wholewheat pastry flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered cardamom
  • A few grinds black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • For the strawberries
  • 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
    • For the sour cream mixture
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the whole wheat flour and the baking powder, stir in the cardamom, sugar, and black pepper.
  3. Cut in the cold butter into the flour mixture. I use the large side of a box grater for this purpose.
  4. Lightly mix this into the flour mixture. Do not overwork, it is okay for the butter to be unevenly mixed.
  5. Add in the buttermilk and mix in until a dough is form. It does not have to be overly smooth.
  6. Spread out to 3/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  7. Cut into 2 to 3 inch sized rounds and place on the baking sheet. Chill for 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
  8. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the baking sheet in the oven, bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the biscuits are well risen and golden. Turn off the oven, remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool.
  9. Sprinkle the strawberries with rosewater.
  10. Beat the sour cream and brown sugar.
  11. To assemble, cut each biscuit in half. Add in some of the sour cream mixture. Add in a few strawberries and blueberries, lightly cover with the remaining half biscuit and enjoy immediately!
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