Shortcake Recipe
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 3 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Milk | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Melted butter | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2055 Calories from Fat 1047
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119 g182.4%
Saturated Fat 34.3 g171.5%
Trans Fat 13.5 g
Cholesterol 38.5 mg12.8%
Sodium 2230.9 mg93%
Total Carbohydrates 218 g72.8%
Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27.1%
Sugars 24.6 g
Protein 31 g62.8%
Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 133.8% Iron 74.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Cut in shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until particles are the size of rice grains.
Add milk all at once and mix lightly and quickly with a fork.
Turn into a well-greased 8-inch cake pan and with a lightly floured hand pat out to uniform thickness.
Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a hot oven (450° F.) for 15 to 18 minutes until a rich crusty brown.
Split while warm, butter cut surface and serve immediately with desired fruit.
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