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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, halved |
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons shortening |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water |
1 cup whipping cream |
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar |
whole strawberries |
Directions:
1. Combine halved strawberries and 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar, stirring gently; chill 1 to 2 hours.
2. Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle ice water evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide dough into three equal portions, shaping each portion into a ball.
3. Place each ball on a lightly greased baking sheet. Roll each into a 9-inch circle 1/4-inch thick; trim edges, and prick with a fork. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; carefully transfer to wire racks to complete cooling.
4. Beat whipping cream until foamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
5. Place 1 shortcake layer on serving plate. Arrange one-third of halved strawberries on layer, and spoon one-third of whipped cream over strawberries. Repeat procedure with remaining shortcakes, strawberries, and whipped cream. Garnish top of cake with whole strawberries.
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