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scratch - Authentic Southern Strawberry Shortcake

Source of Recipe

from The Daily Camera


List of Ingredients

scratch - Authentic Southern Strawberry Shortcake

2 c. flour
3 tbsp. white granulated sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened (1 stick)
1 large beaten egg
2/3 c. half + half
butter for spreading
4 c. fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled, sliced in half,
...and sugared, to taste
1 c. heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks

Preheat the oven to 450.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt and mix well.
Add the 1/2 c. butter and blend into the mixture until crumbly.
In a small bowl, combine the egg and half + half and mix until well blended.
Then add the flour mixture and stir until it is thoroughly moist.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead very briefly. With your hands, pat out the dough to about a 1/2" thickness, then, using a floured 3" biscuit cutter, cut out 6 biscuits.
Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake on the upper rack of the oven till slightly brown on top, about 10 minutes.
While they're still hot, split open the biscuits, spread lightly with butter, and arrange close together on a plate.
Spoon strawberries and cream onto the biscuits and serve while still warm.
Makes 6 servings.


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