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Strawberry Shortcake

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the fat into the flour, salt and baking powder until the consistency of cornmeal.
  2. Gradually add the milk, using a knife to mix.
  3. Do not handle any more than absolutely necessary.
  4. Toss the dough upon a floured board or a piece of clean brown paper.
  5. Pat into the desired shape, and place in a pan.
  6. Bake in a hot oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. Split, spread with butter, and place strawberries, crushed and sweetened, between and on top.
  8. Serve with cream.

Other Information

Author: Person.Louise Bennett Weaver, Person.Helen Cowles LeCron

Source: A Thousand Ways To Please a Husband (1917-01-01)

Category: Dessert

Measure: avoirdupois

Ingredient: lard, salt, butter, baking powder, flour, strawberry, milk, sugar

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, oven, baking pan

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