Old Fashioned Shortcake
Source of Recipe
Dessert 1st from TOH BB
List of Ingredients
2 c. flour
4 T. sugar
2½ t. baking powder
¼ t. salt
Sift dry ingredients together,
then add:
4 T. butter or margarine
2/3 c. half & half
* Powdered sugar for kneading.
(approximately ¾ cup)
Stir til forms a stiff dough. Knead several times in powdered sugar.
Press into greased 8 inch pan.
Bake 400º 15 minutes (or til lightly browned on bottom and sides.)
This cake has a dense texture and is lightly sweentened. It tastes great warm, served with fresh berries & whipped cream. Can be doubled & baked in 9x13 pan.
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