Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup artificial sweetener

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 beaten egg

2/3 cup milk

3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened (optional)

1 cup whipping cream

2 tbsp sugar

Oven 450o

 

Method

Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. For shortcake, thoroughly stir together flour, 2 tbs sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cit in the 1/2 cup butter or margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine beaten egg and milk; add all the ingredients and stir just to moisten. Spread dough in a a greased 8x1 1/2-inch round baking pan, building up edges slightly. Bake in a 450o oven for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Split into 2 layers; lift top off carefully. If desired, spread bottom layer with the softened butter or margarine. Whip cream with 2 tbsp sugar just to soft peaks. Spoon berries and whipped cream between layers and over top.  Serve warm. Makes 8 servings.

 

Per Serving (1/8 of serving): 457 Calories, 6 g Protein, 48 g Carbohydrates, 27 g fat, 480 mg Sodium

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