Bananas Foster Shortcake

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Makes: 6 servings; Total time: 50 minutes

FOR THE SHORTCAKES, WHISK:
134cups all-purpose flour134 cups
3Tbsp. sugar3 Tbsp.
1Tbsp. baking powder1 Tbsp.
12tsp. table salt12 tsp.
4Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cubed4 Tbsp.
12cup heavy cream12 cup
13cup plain yogurt13 cup
Heavy cream
Sanding or granulated sugar
FOR THE TOPPINGS, SIMMER:
1cup brown sugar1 cup
1stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.)1 stick
2Tbsp. dark rum2 Tbsp.
2Tbsp. banana liqueur (optional)2 Tbsp.
12tsp. ground cinnamon12 tsp.
Pinch of salt
3cups 1-inch chunks banana (about 4 bananas)3 cups
1cup diced fresh pineapple1 cup
Vanilla ice cream
Chopped toasted pecans

Preheat oven to 425°; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

For the shortcakes, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and ½ tsp. salt in a bowl.

Cut 4 Tbsp. butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until butter is the size of peas. Stir together ½ cup cream and yogurt in a second bowl, add to flour mixture, and blend with a fork just until dough comes together.

Pat out dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 1-inch thick. Using a 2½-inch round cutter, cut out as many shortcakes as possible and place on prepared baking sheet. Gently press scraps into a 1-inch-thick circle and cut remaining biscuits.

Brush shortcakes with cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.

For the toppings, simmer brown sugar, 1 stick butter, rum, liqueur, cinnamon, and pinch of salt in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Add bananas and simmer until warmed though, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in pineapple.

Halve shortcakes horizontally; coat cut sides with Foster sauce. Place bottoms on serving dishes, cut side up, then top with fruit mixture, ice cream, nuts, and remaining shortcake halves.

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