Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Serve with whipped cream on top. Ingredients:
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.
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