Amish Strawberry Shortcakes
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • peaches
  • blueberries, whatever fruit you wish
  • BISCUITS:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
  1. For shortcake biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tarter and baking soda.
  2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until moistened.
  4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
  5. Shape into two 4-in. circles.
  6. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 450° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. To assemble, split shortcakes in half.
  9. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates.
  10. Top each with half strawberries, peaches, or whatever fruit you wish.. Replace shortcake tops.
  11. WHIPPED CREAM: In a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop onto shortcakes. Yield: 2 servings.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/amish-strawberry-shortcakes/