Moms Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter begins to melt. Beat into batter with vanilla (batter will be thin)., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Just before serving, cut cake into serving-size pieces; cut each slice horizontally in half. In a large bowl, combine strawberries and remaining sugar; spoon between cake layers and over top of each serving. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, mint leaves.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. , Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
• In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
• Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
• Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients together with shorting to form pea size balls then added cream it will look sticky, thats OK. Spoon mixture on a oiled baking sheet, splash a bit of sugar on each one. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes, then bake at 350 for 25 minutes Cool before use. Can be made a few days before use.

RICH STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Shortcake: Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Sift together the dry ingredients; cut in the butter until mixture is like coarse crumbs.
• Combine egg, cream and orange zest.
• Add egg mixture to dry mixture, stirring only to moisten.
• Spread dough into a greased 9" round pan, slightly building up dough around the edges.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
• Strawberries: Hull and quarter one pound of strawberries.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar and pour in 1/4 cup orange juice.
• Toss gently and store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Whipped Cream: Pour 1 cup heavy cream into mixing bowl.
• Start mixer on low and slowly add sifted powdered sugar.
• Continue to mix on medium speed until cream begins to thicken.
• Add vanilla and mix to combine. DO NOT OVER MIX! (We don't want butter!).
• Store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Assemble shortcakes by splitting shortcake, spreading bottom half with butter, topping with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with top half of shortacke. Cut into wedges and serve with more whipped cream.

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Mix strawberries and 1 cup sugar in a bowl and allow to stand while you complete remaining steps. Stir occasionally to help juice form.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
• Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into crumb mixture until just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes; cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing shortcake.
• Split shortcake into two layers; spread bottom layer with 2 tablespoons softened butter and top with strawberries and juice. Place top layer over strawberries. Serve with whipped cream.

MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Directions:
• In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine milk and sour cream; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
• Spread batter into a greased 9-in. pie plate (batter will be thick). Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; cut into six wedges.
• Split each wedge in half horizontally. Serve warm with berry mixture; garnish with whipped cream if desired.