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1937 Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

1937 Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
5 tbsp shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 pint fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sugar
whipped cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Thinly slice strawberries, toss with sugar, & slightly crush. Set aside.
Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in milk and egg. Mix lightly.
Grease 11x8-inch baking pan. Divide dough in half; roll each piece out to fit baking pan.
Place 1st portion of rolled out dough in greased pan; brush with melted butter.
Place the remaining portion of rolled out dough onto the first one and brush with more melted butter.
Bake until browned, about 25 minute Let cool then cut into 8 serving pieces.
For each shortcake, split cake portion and spread sweetened, slightly crushed strawberries between and on top of split cake. Serve with whipped cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.42 Kcal (1723 kJ)
Calories from fat	199.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.21g	34%
Cholesterol	36.82mg	12%
Sodium	1000.13mg	42%
Potassium	437.99mg	9%
Total Carbs	48.12g	16%
Sugars	8.11g	32%
Dietary Fiber	5.08g	20%
Protein	6.64g	13%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	258mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	266.14 Kcal (1114 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.37g	34%
Cholesterol	23.82mg	12%
Sodium	646.97mg	42%
Potassium	283.33mg	9%
Total Carbs	31.13g	16%
Sugars	5.25g	32%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	20%
Protein	4.29g	13%
Vitamin C	17mg	44%
Iron	1.7mg	15%
Calcium	166.9mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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