Masa Shortcake With Macerated Strawberries

Name: Masa Shortcake With Macerated Strawberries
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan; 1 cup half-and-half; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup masa harina; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅓ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 6 sprigs thyme; ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 pint strawberries, hulled, quartered; Softly whipped cream and finely grated lemon zest (for serving); 1 jumbo 6-cup muffin pan

By Biwa Portland ORPhotography by Alex Lau

May 22, 2016

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Alex Lau

Masa harina is a ground corn flour, commonly used to make corn tortillas, and is not the same thing as cornmeal. Maseca brand is fairly ubiquitous in grocery stores; other types can be found and ordered online.

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