Strawberry Shortcake
Serves
INGREDIENTS
Shortcake:
2 3/4 cups pastry or cake flour
1/4 cup sugar plus additional to sprinkle on top 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 2
Filling:
2 pints fresh strawberries, stemmed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons kirsch
1/2 teaspoon orange zest Vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream
METHOD
1.Prepare the shortcake: Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2.In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt with a few on/off turns. Add the chilled butter and process just until combined. With the motor running, pour the cream through the feed tube, stopping just before the dough forms a ball.
3.Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead, forming a smooth ball. Do not overwork. Roll out the dough to a round 3/4 inch thick. Using a
4.Arrange the 8 circles on the prepared baking tray, brush the tops with cream and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake
5.Meanwhile, rinse and drain the strawberries. Cut each berry into thick slices and toss with the sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, kirsch, and orange zest, and gently mix. Set aside.
6.When ready to serve, split each shortcake in half and warm slightly.
PRESENTATION
For each serving, place the bottom half of the shortcake on a dessert plate. Spoon about 1 cup of ice cream on the cake, arrange a scant cup of strawberries over and around the ice cream, and top with the remaining half of the cake. Add a dollop of sweetened whipped cream on the side of the plate and serve immediately.
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Care & Cleaning
After using, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Before cleaning, allow the unit to cool completely.
Remove the overflow grid and drip tray. Wash in warm, sudsy water. Do
not clean in dishwasher.
The filters and filter holder should be cleaned under warm running water after each use to remove coffee oils and coffee particles and to prevent the filter from becoming clogged.
If the inside of the filter ring is partially or totally covered with ground coffee, clean it by letting water run through (see page 5). If it is still clogged and dirty, remove the stainless steel mesh inside the filter ring. Use a screw- driver to loosen the screw. The large rubber gasket will come out with the mesh. Clean both pieces with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Ensure that the gasket is fully seated in the mesh before replacing. If the machine is not in use, we recommend removing the filter holder. This will prolong the life of the large rubber gasket inside the filter ring.
After frothing milk, clean the outside of the steam nozzle with a damp cloth after each use. If the steam nozzle is clogged, use a needle to remove any milk deposits that have collected on the inside of the nozzle. After cleaning, make sure the rubber nozzle cover is properly snapped up in place.
Decalcifying
Occasionally decalcify your espresso maker with a commercial decalci- fying agent or a vinegar solution (two tablespoons vinegar in one pint of lukewarm water). Pour the solution into the water container. Remove the stainless steel mesh. Do not insert the filter holder. Place a large container underneath the filter ring. Turn the machine on; turn the selector knob to the right position; and the steam/espresso selector to the espresso position. When 1/3 of the solution has passed through the machine, leave the selector knob in the
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