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Shortcake (Alton Brown) Recipe

Shortcake (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp shortening
3/4 cup half and half
melted butter to brush shortcakes
berries
ice cream or whipped cream

Directions:

Heat oven 450 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter and shortening. Mix in half-and-half. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes or until brown. Cool and eat with berries, ice cream and/or whipped cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	346.89 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.28g	27%
Cholesterol	17.86mg	6%
Sodium	1075.28mg	45%
Potassium	366.32mg	8%
Total Carbs	43.58g	15%
Sugars	2.64g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.19g	17%
Protein	5.8g	12%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	251.3mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	342.1 Kcal (1432 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.04g	27%
Cholesterol	17.62mg	6%
Sodium	1060.43mg	45%
Potassium	361.26mg	8%
Total Carbs	42.98g	15%
Sugars	2.61g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.13g	17%
Protein	5.72g	12%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	247.8mg	25%

* 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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