SOUTHERN SHORTCAKE

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"Your family will rave about this dessert," says Tommy Conley of Vero Beach, Florida. "Biscuits are a fun change from the usual shortcake."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned; cool slightly. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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