Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 3 pints fresh strawberries
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 cups whipped heavy cream
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Slice strawberries and toss with ½ cup sugar. Set aside.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8-inch round cake pan.
Step 3
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center and add beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
Step 4
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
Step 5
Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of strawberries on one layer. Top with other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with whipped cream.
Step 6
Once cool, give the mixture a quick stir, add ice cubes and peach slices and serve. Garnish with mint.