Plain Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
The plain strawberry shortcake is a simpler and lighter version of the rich strawberry shortcake as it is baked without light cream in the batter. The plain strawberry shortcake has a golden brown top which is usually smothered with whipped cream.
Ingredients
2 cups sifted enriched flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 beaten egg
2/3 cup milk
Soft butter or margarine
3 to 4 cups sugared sliced strawberries
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Directions
Sift together dry ingredients; cut in shortening till mixture is like coarse crumbs.
Combine egg and milk; add all at once to dry ingredients, stirring only to moisten.
Big Biscuit Style: Follow method above, except bake shortcake 18 to 20 minutes.Individual
Shortcakes: Follow method above.
Combine egg and milk; add all at once to dry ingredients, stirring only to moisten.
Big Biscuit Style: Follow method above, except bake shortcake 18 to 20 minutes.Individual
Shortcakes: Follow method above.
