Made by Courtney&Meghana
Shortcake
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream or milk
Directions
1. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Mix egg, cream, and vanilla extract. Then add to the dry mixture.
4. Knead dough on lightly floured surface and cut into 3 inch rounds.
5. Bake at 375 degrees on a cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes.
Filling
Ingredients
2 pounds strawberries
1/4 cups white sugar
Directions
1. Mix together strawberry and sugar. Let the mixture sit for 30-60 minutes.
After the shortcake is done baking, let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Scoop a few spoonfuls of strawberries on top and top it off with your favorite ice cream!
