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Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by admin in Shortcakes

“Serve with whipped cream on top.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 4 teaspoons baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
* 1 cup butter
* 2/3 cup heavy cream
* 1 egg, beaten
* 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
* 3 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives. Stir in cream and egg. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 minutes. Press into a half-inch thick sheet. Cut into squares. Place on baking sheets.
3. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.
4. Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.

Tags: Dessert, Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake