Southern Shortcake

Name: Southern Shortcake
Ingredients: 2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced; 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 egg; 1 cup buttermilk; Whipped cream

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
Whipped cream

Directions

1

Combine the strawberries and sugar; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, cut shortening into flour until crumbly. In a small bowl, beat egg; add buttermilk. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead three to four times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 3-in. round biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased
3

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4

Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned; cool slightly.
5

Split biscuits lengthwise; place the bottom halves on serving plates. Top with about 1/3 cup strawberries and whipped cream. Replace biscuit tops; spoon about 1/3 cup strawberries and more whipped cream on top. Serve immediately.