Serves 4
Biscuits:
1 lb. 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
Combine all ingredients. Spoon on to parchment paper into little mounds. Bake at 350 degrees until golden, 10 minutes.
Strawberries:
1 lb. strawberries, washed
2 ounces butter
1/4 cup Kirschwasser
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup heavy cream
Melt butter, briefly saute strawberries. Flambe with Kirschwasser. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce to consistency and taste. Spoon berries and cream over the biscuits. Garnish with whipped cream and mint.