Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 qt. strawberries, sliced; 1/3 c. shortening; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; margarine or butter; sweetened whipped cream; 1 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. milk

Servings: persons

1
Mix strawberries with 1 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.
2
Heat oven to 450u00b0.
3
Cut shortening into flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
4
Stir in milk just until blended.
5
Gently smooth dough into a ball on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
6
Knead 20 to 25 times.
7
Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with floured 3-inch cutter.
8
Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
10
Split crosswise while hot.
11
Spread with margarine; fill and top with cream and strawberries. Makes 6 servings.
12
Top with whipped cream.

737

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 qt. strawberries, sliced, 1/3 c. shortening, 2 c. all-purpose flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Shortcakes 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.

Strawberry Shortcakes

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