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Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

Prep:
25 mins
Cook:
20 mins
Additional:
10 mins
Total:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings


Ingredients


3 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup butter

⅔ cup heavy cream

1 egg, beaten

3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

3 tablespoons white sugar


Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 3
Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.

Step 4
Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 344 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 35.2g; fat 21.1g; cholesterol 74.3mg; sodium 240.8mg.