Southern Shortcake Recipe

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Southern Shortcake
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached self-rising flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • whipped cream

Directions:

  1. Combine the strawberries and sugar; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned; cool slightly.
  4. 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. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 333.21 Kcal (1395 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.61g 18%
Cholesterol 19.62mg 7%
Sodium 38.83mg 2%
Potassium 241.13mg 5%
Total Carbs 60.37g 20%
Sugars 56.06g 224%
Dietary Fiber 4.08g 16%
Protein 3.39g 7%
Vitamin C 83.7mg 139%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 54.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.94 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.63g 18%
Cholesterol 7.83mg 7%
Sodium 15.49mg 2%
Potassium 96.2mg 5%
Total Carbs 24.08g 20%
Sugars 22.37g 224%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 16%
Protein 1.35g 7%
Vitamin C 33.4mg 139%
Iron 0.8mg 12%
Calcium 21.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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