STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs, separated
Additional sugar
2 pts. fresh strawberries, stemmed & sliced
1 c. whipped cream topping
1/2 c. milk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg into large bowl. Cut in butter to resemble coarse meal. In bowl blend milk and egg yolks with fork. Stir into flour mixture to make a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 large portions (or may use 6 small portions) and form into flat patties.

Pat out on greased pans or baking sheet, moistening fingers with egg whites. Brush cakes with egg whites. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove to rack and cool. Sweeten strawberries to taste. Halve cakes horizontally and place on plate. Fill and garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

 

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