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Rich Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

Prep Time: 20 min
 Cook Time: 15 min
 Makes: 6 to 8 shortcakes

Ingredients:

•2 cups White Lily® Enriched Bleached Self-Rising Flour
•1/4 cup sugar
•1/2 cup butter
•1/3 cup half-and-half
•1 large egg, lightly beaten
•2 to 3 cups sliced strawberries, sweetened with 1/4 cup sugar
•1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Instructions:

1.HEAT oven to 425°F.
2.COMBINE flour and sugar in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3.WHISK together half-and-half and egg until blended. Stir into flour mixture to make a stiff dough.
4.TURN onto lightly floured board; knead gently 8 to 10 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2 to 3-inch cutter. Place shortcakes 2 to 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with additional half-and-half.
5.BAKE 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6.PLACE shortcakes on individual serving plates. Split shortcakes in half; spoon strawberries between layers. Replace top layer; spoon on additional strawberries. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with fresh whole strawberries, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Serving Size (1/6 of recipe), Calories 520 (Calories from Fat 290), Total Fat 33g (Saturated Fat 20g, Trans Fat 1g), Cholesterol 135mg, Sodium 600mg, Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 20g), Protein 7g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 70%, Calcium 15%, Iron 10%.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.