Fresh Strawberry Buttermilk Shortcake

= Description =
Yield: 6 servings.
= Ingredients =
* 2 cup flour
* 1/4 cup Sugar
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine
* 1/2 cup buttermilk
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
* 2 eggs, divided
* 2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
* 1 cup whipping cream, whipped and sweetened
= Directions =
# In large bowl combine flour, Sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
# Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
# In small bowl blend buttermilk, lemon peel, 1 whole egg and 1 egg yoke.
# Stir into flour mixture to make a soft dough.
# Divide dough into 6 equal portions.
# On floured board pat each into a 3-inch circle.
# Place on greased baking sheet.
# Brush generously with remaining egg whites, beaten.
# Sprinkle generously with additional Sugar.
# Bake in 450-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
# Remove from pan; cool on rack. Sweeten strawberries, to taste.
# Slice each shortcake in half horizontally with a sharp knife.
# Fill and garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.
= See also =
Category:Berry Desserts
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes
Category:Light whipping cream Recipes
Category:Strawberry Recipes