Strawberry Shortcakes

Preparation

1. To make filling: If strawberries are large, slice them. Put the strawberries in a bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and refrigerate while you bake shortcakes.
2. Blend yogurt and sour cream in a small bowl; set aside in the refrigerator.
3. To make shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
4. Combine buttermilk and oil and set aside. Whisk flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or 2 knives, cut butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Make a well in the center and gradually pour in the reserved buttermilk/oil mixture, stirring with a fork just until combined.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and sprinkle with a little flour. Lightly knead the dough 8 times, then pat or roll out to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch round or star cookie cutter to cut out 8 shortcakes. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
6. To bake & assemble shortcakes: Bake the shortcakes until golden, 12 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly.
7. Split the shortcakes with a serrated knife. Set the bottoms on dessert plates, spread with some of the yogurt cream, spoon on the strawberries and juices and crown with the shortcake lids. Top with a dollop of yogurt cream and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 280 calories; 5 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 7 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 366 mg sodium; 248 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (71% daily value), Folate (17% dv), Calcium (16% dv).

3 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 3 1/2 other carbohydrate

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