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Strawberry Recipe
Fresh Strawberry Buttermilk Shortcake
Ingredients
2 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 eggs, divided 2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed and sliced 1 cup whipping cream, whipped and sweetened
Directions
In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
In small bowl blend buttermilk, lemon peel, 1 whole egg and 1 egg yoke and stir into flour mixture to make a soft dough. Divide dough into 6 equal portions.
On floured board pat each into a 3-inch circle and place on greased baking sheet before brushing generously with remaining beaten egg whites.
Sprinkle generously with additional sugar. Bake in 450-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Finally remove from rack and allow to cool.
Sweeten with strawberries, to taste. Slice each shortcake in half horizontally with a sharp knife. Fill and garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.
Source: Recipes and photographs provided courtesy of the California Strawberry Commission. 2007 California Strawberry Commission. All rights reserved.
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