Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

"Serve with whipped cream on top."

Ingredients

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  • 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

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    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.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 344 calories;21.1 g fat;35.2 g carbohydrates;4.5 g protein;74 mg cholesterol;241 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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