Summertime Shortcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and baking soda in bowl.
3. 3
   Mix in 1/2 cup butter with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in buttermilk just until flour is moistened.
5. 5
   Knead dough 10 times on lightly floured surface until smooth.
6. 6
   Pat dough into 7-inch (3/4 inch thick) square; cut into 9 squares.
7. 7
   Place onto ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
8. 8
   Bake 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    Combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl.
11. 11
    Split shortcakes carefully with fork or serrated knife.
12. 12
    Place bottom of 1 shortcake on individual dessert plate; top with dollop of whipped cream and 1/3 cup fruit.
13. 13
    Top with remaining shortcake half and dollop of whipped cream.
14. 14
    Repeat with remaining shortcakes, fruit and whipped cream.
15. 15
    *Substitute Land O Lakes Salted Butter.
16. 16
    **Substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 3/4 cup.
17. 17
    Let stand 5 minutes.