Southern Shortcake Recipes

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Ingredients

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

First Directions

1. Combine the strawberries and sugar; set aside. 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 baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned; cool slightly.
2. 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.