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1937 Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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Ingredients

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Step #1 Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step #2 Thinly slice strawberries, toss with sugar, & slightly crush.
Step #3 Set aside.
Step #4 Sift together flour, salt, & baking powder; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step #5 Stir in milk & egg.
Step #6 Mix lightly.
Step #7 Grease 11x8-inch baking pan.
Step #8 Divide dough in half; roll each piece out to fit baking pan.
Step #9 Place 1st portion of rolled out dough in greased pan; brush with melted butter.
Step #10 Place the remaining portion of rolled out dough onto the first one & brush with more melted butter.
Step #11 Bake until browned, about 25 min Let cool then cut into 8 serving pieces.
Step #12 For each shortcake, split cake portion & spread sweetened, slightly crushed strawberries between & on top of split cake.
Step #13 Serve with whipped cream.
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