Poppyseed Biscuits with Balsamic Strawberry Flambe

Poppyseed Biscuits with Balsamic Strawberry Flambe

Ingredients

• Biscuits:
• 1 pound bread flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons baking powder
• 3 ounces cold butter
• 2-1/4 cups heavy cream
• Zest of one orange
• 1 ounce poppy seeds
• Strawberries:
• 1 pound strawberries, washed
• 2 ounces butter
• 1/4 cup Kirschwasser
• 1 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Celia's Traditional balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Mint leaves for garnish

Directions

1. For the biscuits:
2. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, butter, cream, orange zest, and poppyseeds. Spoon on to parchment paper into little mounds. Bake at 350 degrees F. until golden, 10 minutes.
4. For the strawberries:
5. Melt butter, briefly sauté strawberries. Flambé with Kirschwasser. Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and cream. Reduce to syrup consistency and taste. Spoon berries and cream over the biscuits. Garnish with whipped cream and mint.