Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup fat-free milk; 2 pints strawberries, sliced; Whipped cream, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 9 servings.

It seems I can never get enough of Grandma's shortcake! This recipe is special to me and it's the first thing I bake when my strawberries ripen in spring.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup fat-free milk
2 pints strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in butter until mixture is the size of peas. Add the egg and milk; mix well. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares and top with strawberries and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

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