Strawberry Shortcake
Serves: 4
Llewellyn Gorczany
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
50
Sweetness
58
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
White Sugar2.25 cups
All-Purpose Flour4 tsps
Baking Powder1 tsp
Salt1 cup
Shortening1
Egg2 cup
Milk2 cups
Whipped Heavy CreamDirections:
1
Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar
2
Set aside
3
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
4
Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan
5
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt
6
With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
7
Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk
8
Stir until just combined
9
Spread the batter into the prepared pan
10
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown
11
Let cool partially in pan on wire rack
12
Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers
13
Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer
14
Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream