Summer in the Country (Everyday Cookbook Collection)
Enjoy these recipes fromSummer in the Country.Fresh Strawberry Shortcake1 qt. strawberries, hulled and sliced1 c. sugar, divided2 c. all-purpose flour4 t. baking powder1/4 t. salt1/8 t. nutmeg1/2 c. butter1/2 c. milk2 eggs, separated2 c. sweetened whipped creamOptional: fresh mint sprigsGently stir together strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar; chill. Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine milk and egg yolks; mix well. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Divide dough in half; pat into two greased 9" round cake pans. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 300 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely. Place one layer on a large serving plate; spread with half the whipped cream. Spoon half the strawberries over cream. Repeat layers. Garnish with mint, if desired. Makes 8 servings.Watermelon Lemonade 4 c. watermelon, chopped1 c. sugar1-1/2 c. lemon juice6 c. cold waterPlace watermelon in a blender; process until smooth and set aside. In a large pitcher, combine sugar and lemon juice; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in water. Add watermelon; mix well. Serve very cold; stir well before serving. Makes 8-10 servings.