American Shortcake

Name: American Shortcake
Ingredients: 1 c. blueberries; 6 c. strawberries, sliced; 2 to 3 Tbsp. sugar; 2 c. flour; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. grated orange rind; 1/3 c. shortening; 3/4 c. milk; sweetened whipped cream or frozen whipped topping

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. blueberries
6 c. strawberries, sliced
2 to 3 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
sweetened whipped cream or frozen whipped topping

Directions

1

Mix berries with sugar; set aside.
2

Mix dry ingredients with rind and cut in shortening until crumbly.
3

Stir in milk just until blended.
4

Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead 10 to 12 times.
5

Pat out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 450° until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
6

Split and fill with whipped cream and berries.