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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Photo: David Holifield

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

7 ingredients 8 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 1 quart all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • water
  • strawberries (mashed and sweetened to taste)

Directions

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3

Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4

Gradually add water to moisten the dough, mixing until combined.

5

Roll out the dough into four layers.

6

Spread butter between each layer and sprinkle with flour.

7

Bake until golden brown.

8

Once cooled, layer the mashed and sweetened strawberries on top.

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