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Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake

"I CAN still taste the sweet juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a huge dollop of fresh whipped cream. My father added ever more indulgence to this strawberry dessert by first buttering his biscuits."

6-8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional butter
1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in
butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk
egg and half-and-half cream; add all at once to the crumb mixture
and stir just until moistened.
Spread batter into a greased 8-in. round baking pan, slightly
building up around the edges. Bake at 450° for 16-18 minutes or
until golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add
confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Split
cake widthwise in half; butter bottom layer. Spoon half of the

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Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake (continued)

Directions (continued)

strawberries over bottom layer. Spread with some of the whipped
cream. Cover with top cake layer. Top with remaining berries and
whipped cream. Cut into wedges. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 405 calories, 26 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 108 mg cholesterol, 444 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.