Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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Strawberry Shortcake
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  1. Rinse the berries under cold water; drain well. Hull and slice the betties; place ina a bowel.
  2. Sprinkle with sugr; cover and let stand at room temper ature for abotu 1 hour. Whi[ the cream *sweetened with 2 -4r 3 Tbspl. of surar, if desired) until it hold a soft peak. Coer and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F Set rack at center level.
  4. In a food processor, (you cna use a pastry cutter or finer tips) combine the flour, bakng powder, salt and sugar, pulse to mix.
  5. Cur butter into about 8 pieces and add to the mixrture. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, but with a few pea-size hunks of butter left in the mixture.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and make a well in the center. With a fork stir in the cream or milk, just until dough is moist.
  7. Be very careful not to overwork. The dough doesn't have to hold together well at this point. Let the dough stand for a minute. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over on itself (knead) 2 or 3 times, until it is holding together and is less sticky.
  8. Gently pat the dough into a 6x12-inch rectangle about 3/4 -inch thick and cut into eight 3-inch biscuits with a floured round cutter.
  9. Transfer to a buttered foil-lined cookie sheet. Brush on a little mik or cream and sprinkle tops with some sugar, if desired.
  10. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until risen and golden brown, Remove to a platter and split each biscuit horizontally with a serrated knife.
  11. Butter the hot biscuits then top with about 1/3 cup of berry mixture. Replace the tops and top with a tablespoon or so of berries. Serve with whipped cream for topping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 370.4 Kcal (1551 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.36g 33%
Cholesterol 63.42mg 21%
Sodium 166.72mg 7%
Potassium 412.83mg 9%
Total Carbs 41.26g 14%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 11%
Protein 5.25g 11%
Vitamin C 53.1mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 141.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.12 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.31g 33%
Cholesterol 33.58mg 21%
Sodium 88.28mg 7%
Potassium 218.59mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.84g 14%
Sugars 6.49g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 11%
Protein 2.78g 11%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 75.1mg 14%

* 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

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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