Jetts Sister Lindas Strawberry Shortcake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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My sister Linda's recipe... Ingredients:
2 cups sifted all purpose flour |
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
5 tablespoons shortening |
2/3 cup milk (about) |
melted butter |
fresh strawberries or 2 pkgs (10oz. each) frozen strawberries, thawed. |
whipped cream or topping |
*for richer shortcakes, reduce milk to 6 tablespoons and add one well-beaten egg with the milk. |
Directions:
1. Measure sifted flour. Add baking powder, sugar and salt and sift again.
2. Cut in the shortening.
3. Add milk and stir with fork until soft dough is formed ( about 20 strokes).
4. Place on lightly floured board and knead 20 turns.
5. Pat or roll lightly 1/4 inch thick; cut 14 circles with floured 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. Brush 7 of these with melted butter and top with remaining biscuits.
7. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (450 degrees F )
8. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
9. To serve, separate hot shortcakes, fill and top with sweetened strawberries.
10. Garnish with whipped cream or dessert topping
11. Makes 7 shortcakes
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