mixed berry shortcakes / bon appetit july

It has been pretty hot here in the LA area the last several days...do I dare say it is cooling off? Last week we had mini celebration for my niece a few days before her birthday. Since it wasn't the actual BIG day where a cake is necessary, mixed berry shortcakes seemed like the perfect dessert on a hot summer evening. I enjoyed the use of not just strawberries but raspberries and blueberries as well. And the addition of a little almond extract along with vanilla extract in the dough added a nice subtle flavor. This is my monthly pick from Bon Appetit July issue. You can find this delicious recipe here