STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 
3 pt. boxes fresh strawberries
1/4 c. sugar or honey
2 tsp. orange juice
2 c. sifted flour
4 tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
Grated rind from 1 orange
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. solid shortening
1/2 c. sour cream
2 c. whipping cream
4 tbsp. sugar (optional)

Combine sliced berries, sugar or honey and orange juice. Let stand at room temperature for one hour. Sift all dry ingredients together into a bowl. Add orange rind, butter, and shortening. Work into floured mixture thoroughly. Lightly mix in sour cream with a fork to form a soft dough. Roll dough out onto lightly floured board, 3/4 inch thick.

 

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