Friday, June 13, 2014

Mint Strawberry Shortcakes

Mint Strawberry Shortcakes

Ingredients:
4 c. strawberries
3 T mint
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c butter
2/3 c milk
1 egg
1 c whipping cream, whipped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Slice strawberries and chop 2 T of mint and mix with 1/4 c of sugar. Set aside.
Mix together flour, baking power, and remaining sugar.
Cut in cold butter until dough is crumbly.
Beat together egg and milk then add to dry ingredients.
Chop 1 T of mint and add to dough.
Separate dough into six pieces and place on greased baking sheet.
Bake for about 10 minutes. Watch so the bottoms do not burn.
When done, remove cakes from oven and let cool.
Meanwhile, whip your cream to desired thickness.
Slice cakes in half and layer with whip cream and strawberries in the center and place top back on.
Add more strawberries and cream to the top if you would like.
Garnish with mint and enjoy!
 From: Garlic My Soul
 





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