STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup butter

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 egg, beaten

3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

3 tablespoons white sugar

whipped cream

fresh mint leaves

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DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 Farenheit.

In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar.

Blend in softened butter and mix well.

Stir in cream and egg.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.

Press into a 1/2-inch thick sheet.

Cut into squares. Place squares on baking sheets.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.

Let shortcakes cool, then split them and fill them with the sugared berries.

Top with whipped cream, and garnish with mint leaves.

TRADITIONAL AMERICAN RECIPES

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