Orange and sour-cream drop shortcakes

Name: Orange and sour-cream drop shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (2 large oranges); 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup whole milk

Submitted by Mrs.Habu

"These are very easy to make, especially with a KitchenAid. I like to serve these with fresh whipped cream and berries though they taste just as delicious warm with butter."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 14

ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
¹⁄₃ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
³⁄₄ teaspoon baking soda
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (2 large oranges)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whole milk

directions

Preheat oven to 425F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Blend in the butter until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
Use hands for this.
In a small bowl whsk together the zest, sour cream and milk.
Add to the flour mixture.
Stir mixture until it jsut forms a soft and sticky dough.
Drop dough into 14 mounds at 1 inch intervals onto prepared baking sheets.
Pat dough to 1/2 inch thinkness and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until pale golden.
Transfer to a rack and cool.