Name: Strawberry Shortcakes with Balsamic and Black Pepper Syrup
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 5 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze); 2 pounds fresh strawberries (about 8 cups), hulled, quartered if small, sliced if large; 6 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 large pinch of freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Strawberry Shortcakes with Balsamic and Black Pepper SyrupPatricia Heal

All-American strawberry shortcake goes modern with a hit of balsamic vinegar and a dash of black pepper. Making the biscuits square instead of round is quicker and easier than using a biscuit cutter. Plus, you wont have to reroll the dough, which can make the biscuits tough.

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