Boozy Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake

It's been busy, busy, busy around here the last few weeks.

One thing we have done is joined the local Bountiful Baskets program.

If you know nothing about Bountiful Baskets, I encourage you to click on the link and check it out!

It really is the coolest thing ever!

Co-Ops have been around for ages and this one is amazing! 

A few weeks back, our baskets contained strawberries and since we volunteer as well, we got to pick out additional items and I grabbed more berries.

Strawberry Shortcake is a favorite around here, so the berries provided an opportunity to whip up a batch.

The recipe is easy and makes about a dozen shortcakes.

Sure you can go to the store and buy the sponge cake things, but homemade is so much better!

Boozy Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake
2 cups flour
2 Tblsp sugar
1 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tarter
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup cold milk
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, lightly sugared
1 tsp almond extract
1 Tblsp Grand Marnier (orange flavored liqueur)*
Whipped topping (store bought or make your own using whipping cream)

Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cream of tarter in a bowl and mix well. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles pea-size crumbs. Pour in the milk all at once and combine quickly. Knead gently for a minute or so on a floured surface. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and cut with a small round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter. Arrange on a buttered baking sheet, close together for soft sides. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes; cool slightly. Toss the strawberries with the almond extract and the Grand Marnier. Let sit for 5 minutes or so. Split the shortcakes open and place on plates. Top with the berries and some whipped topping. Makes 12 servings. *If you do not use alcohol or don't have Grand Marnier on hand, you can use a tablespoon of orange juice in place of the Grand Marnier. 

Enjoy!