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Shortcake |
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Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder
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Directions: |
Directions:Preheat the oven to 350, and lightly grease an 8x8 pan or 10 spaces on a muffin tin.
Cream the butter and sugar with a spoon, beating well until the mixture is light and slightly fluffy. About 40 strokes around the bowl or so.
Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Using a sifter sitting over the bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the sifter and tap the dry ingredients into the wet ones.
Mix with a spoon until no dry clumps of flour remain.
Bake 25-30 minutes for the 8x8 pan or 15-20 minutes for the muffin tin until the cake springs back and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve slightly warm with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. |
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Strawberries |
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Ingredients: 1 lb Strawberries ⅓ C sugar ⅔ C water
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Directions: |
Directions:Hull the Strawberries and quarter them. Sprinkle sugar over the Strawberries and mix together. Add water and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until cold. |
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Whipped Cream |
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Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla 3 Tbsp confection sugar
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Directions:Beat all ingredients together with electric mixer until you get a rich, creamy blend, approximately 1-2 minutes. |
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Number Of
Servings:12 |
Preparation
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Preparation
Time:35 minutes |
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Personal
Notes: This is absolutely awesome and so simple to make. You will never buy grocery store shortcakes again!
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