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Ingredients:
1 pint strawberries, washed and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream to taste
Equipment:
Medium bowl
Large bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon
Round cookie cutter
Baking sheet |
| Directions
1. Put the strawberries in the medium bowl and sprinkle them with the sugar.
2. In the large bowl, pour the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Stir in the milk and melted butter until the dough forms a ball.
4. Pat the dough out onto a clean surface to a 1-inch thickness.
5. Cut circles in the dough with the round cookie cutter.
6. Place the shortcakes on the baking sheet and bake them for 10 to 12 minutes. Then cool for 15 minutes. *
7. Spread each cake with whipped cream and top with strawberries!
* An adult helper should handle this step.
Fun Facts
- California produces most of the strawberries grown in the United States. If all the strawberries grown in California in one year were laid out berry to berry, they would wrap around the world 15 times! That's a lot of berries!
- Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. They also contain fiber, potassium, and antioxidants—nutrients that help fight diseases like cancer.
Serving Suggestions
Strawberry shortcake makes a great summer dessert. The shortcakes taste especially good when served warm!
Try It This Way!
- Try making one big shortcake! Just form the dough into an 8-inch square or circle.
It will need to bake for 15 more minutes. Once it is done, let it cool completely before
topping with strawberries and whipped cream. Cut it into slices and serve! |
