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Last-Minute Shortcake

Name: Last-Minute Shortcake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cold butter; 1 egg; 1/3 cup milk; Fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened; Whipped cream

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

5 servings

"This sweet treat is so quick because you make it in the microwave," explains Sharon Nichols of Brookings, South Dakota. "Top with fruit - fresh strawberries are my favorite!"

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened
Whipped cream

Directions

In a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Beat the egg and milk; stir into flour mixture.
Spoon into five microwave-safe 4-oz. custard cups. Microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature with strawberries and whipped cream.

Last-Minute Shortcake

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