Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!"--Tommy Smothers

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Strawberry Shortcake is from The Somnitz Family and Friends Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Short Bread:
1 3/4 c. flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp. orange peel (grated)
3 Tbsp butter (cut into pieces) (room temp)
3/4 cup milk

Filling:
2 pints fresh strawberries (sliced)
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp sugar
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450º; spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour sugar, & baking powder. Stir in the orange peel.
3. Using 2 knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Quickly stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
4. On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to a 1/4" thickness. Cut the dough into 2 1/2" diameter circles. Gather trimmings, re-roll, and cut out more biscuits until all dough is used.
5. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet. bake until golden (about 12 to 15 min) Let biscuits cool slightly.
6. To prepare filling, in a large bowl, combine strawberries, orange juice, and sugar. Mix well.
7. Split warm biscuits in half horizontally. Place bottom halves on serving plates. Top each with some filling. Cover with biscuit tops. Serve with remaining filling.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30-40 min

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

162W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!