Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

1. 1

   Add extra teaspoons shortening and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar to dry ingredients in the recipe of baking powder biscuit dough.

2. 2

   After mixing biscuit dough, turn it out on lightly floured board.

3. 3

   Put flour on your hands and knead dough lightly.

4. 4

   Roll dought into one large circle about 1 1/2-inches thick.

5. 5

   Bake as usual for biscuits. Meanwhile, wash, hull, crush berries.

6. 6

   Mix with sugar and let stand in warm place.

7. 7

   When shortcake is done, split and butter.

8. 8

   Put 1/2 the berries between the layers and put 1/2 on top.

9. 9

   If you have heavy cream, serve in pitcher at table.

10. 10

    Otherwise, whip the cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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