Mimi's Shortcake Recipe

Name: Mimi's Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; ¼ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup cold butter (unsalted preferred); 1 large egg (slightly beaten); 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup low-fat whipping cream or ½ cup half-and-half; 1 large egg (slightly beaten); 1 tablespoon cream

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup cold butter (unsalted preferred)
1 large egg (slightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup low-fat whipping cream or ½ cup half-and-half
1 large egg (slightly beaten)
1 tablespoon cream

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["SHORTCAKE:.", "In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.", "Cube the COLD butter and put in the flour bowl.", "With a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into small pieces; mixture should look like coarse crumbs.", "In a small bowl mix the egg, vanilla, and cream; whisk well.", "Add to flour mixture mixing just until the dough comes together; don't overmix.", "Put on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7"" circle; cut with a circle cutter to about 1"" thick.", "Put on ungreased baking sheet.", "EGG WASH:.", "In a small bowl mix the ingredients for the egg wash and brush on the top of each shortcake.", "Bake in a 400 degree oven on a center rack for 15-18 minutes or till a toothpick put in the center comes out clean.", "Transfer to wire rack."]

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mimi's Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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