Cinnamon Shortcakes
Source of Recipe
Penzey Catalogue
Recipe Introduction
These are simple to make and so delicious!
List of Ingredients
2 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c cold butter
5 tbsp sugar, divided
1 egg
3/4 c milk or half and half
2 sliced bananas or 1 c seasonal fruit
1 tbsp honey
Recipe
Sift flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt together.
Cut in cold butter.
Add 3 tbsp sugar.
Combine egg and milk, mix then add to flour mixture.
Stir to combine.
Pat or roll dough to 3/4 inch thicknessand cut into round shapes. Dough may be reshaped to make more rounds.
Make 8 rounds and place on baking sheet.
Brush tops with a little bit of milk and then sprinkle on remaining 2 tbsp sugar.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 425. Cool slightly before serving with fruit and honey.
8 servings
Notes:
I used Chinese cassia cinnamon, unsalted butter, lowfat milk and a large egg.
I used 1 tbsp sugar for the tops and it was plenty.
I baked on parchment paper for 12 minutes.
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