Strawberry Shortcake

ByRenee N Gardner
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Strawberry Shortcake

author: Renee N Gardner
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 6 Tbsp shortening or margarine
  • 1 cup buttermilk or 1 egg plus milk to make 1 cup, plus 1 tsp vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
  • Add the shortening. Mix until the mixture is the consistency of coarse meal.
  • Add the buttermilk. Mix thoroughly.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured board. Knead gently by folding over 2 or 3 times to even up texture.
  • Roll or pat out to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Flour your pan and place dough on pan.
  • Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Makes 8-10 servings.
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