Sensational Strawberry Shortcake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love to pick strawberries in the morning, then make this shortcake in the afternoon. This pretty dessert really hits the spot on a hot summer day. Ingredients:
1 quart strawberries, sliced |
1 cup sugar, divided |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
dash ground nutmeg |
1/2 cup cold butter |
1/2 cup milk |
2 eggs, separated |
2 to 3 cups sweetened whipped cream |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, gently combine strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar; refrigerate until serving.
2. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine milk and egg yolks. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Press into two greased 9-in. round baking pans.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
4. Bake at 300° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. (Layers will be thin.) Cool completely.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with half of whipped cream and strawberries. Repeat layers. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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