Strawberry Shortcake

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18 Jun 2006 09:18 PM

Strawberry Shortcake The way Mom used to make.

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter or shortening 2/3 cup milk 4 cups strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 pint whipping cream 2 tbs sugar 1 tsp vanilla

DIRECTIONS: 1. Sift flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt together. 2. Work in fat with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Stir in milk gradually. Place dough on a lightly floured board. 4. Divide into 2 parts and roll each part to fit a round cake pan. 5. Place first layer into lightly greased cake tin. 6. Brush the dough with melted butter, then place second layer over top. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. 7. Reserve approximately 12 choice berries for the top. 8. Beat the cream until thick. Fold in 2 tbs sugar and vanilla. 9. Mash the remaining berries slightly, stir in sugar and place sweetened berries beween layers. 10. Cover the top layer with sweetened flavoured whipped cream and garnish with whole berries.

Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Serves: 8

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