Average Rating: 4.785714TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pints strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1-1/2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
- 2. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls into 8 mounds on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
- 3. Meanwhile, place strawberries, orange juice and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl; toss gently. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Place bottom halves on serving plates; top with whipped topping and strawberries. Replace shortcake tops.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 261 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
