Ingredients

  • FOR THE SHORTCAKE:
  • 2 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 stick Butter, Softened
  • 2 whole Eggs, Slightly Beaten
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 whole Lemons, Zest And Juice
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  • FOR THE BLACKBERRY TOPPING:
  • 1 quart Fresh Blackberries
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, soda, and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Add butter, eggs, and buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix by hand or with a mixer on low speed until blended. Do not over beat. Pour into a greased/floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until shortcake is golden brown.
  • Partially crush or partially puree fresh berries, leaving a few whole berries for garnish. Add sugar and lemon juice. Mix well and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Serve berries over warm shortcake with ice cream. Garnish with whole berries.