Peach Shortcake Recipe

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Summary

Servings4Cuisine
Course

Ingredients

 Self rising flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1 Pinch
 Superfine sugar2 Tablespoon
 Soft margarine4 Tablespoon
 Milk2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Softened butter4 Tablespoon
 Sliced peaches1 Pound
 Heavy cream2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 653 Calories from Fat 357

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 40 g62%

Saturated Fat 19.4 g97.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 90.8 mg30.3%

Sodium 1214.6 mg50.6%

Total Carbohydrates 66 g22.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6.1%

Sugars 16.3 g

Protein 7 g14.3%

Vitamin A 27.5% Vitamin C 210.4%

Calcium 19.8% Iron 11.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Put the flour, salt, nutmeg and sugar into the processor bowl and add the margarine.
Pour in the milk and mix to a soft dough .
Divide the dough into two pieces and roll out lightly to fit an 8-inch greased layer cake pan.
Put in one piece of dough and brush lightly with a little of the softened butter.
Put the other piece of dough on top.
Bake at 450°F for 12 minutes.
Turn on to a wire rack.
Carefully split the layers and put the bottom half on to a serving plate.
Spread each half with the softened butter.
Drain the peach halves and arrange two-thirds of them on the bottom layer.
Top with the second layer.
Whip the cream to soft peaks and spoon over the top of the shortcake.
Decorate with the remaining peach slices.
Serve freshly baked.
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