Amish Strawberry Shortcake

June 13, 2013

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The streusel topping on this shortcake adds the perfect touch. This recipe is versatile and can be used with different berries. But it is also good enough just to eat plain!

For the shortcake:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
For the topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter
For the strawberries:
4 pounds strawberries, cleaned, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup sugar, to taste

Make crumbs with the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and shortening. Add the milk and egg to the crumbs, mixing just until combined. Spread the mixture into a greased 8x8 cake pan. Set aside. Make the...
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Nutritions

Calories
355

Sodium
213mg
8% DV

Fat
11g
16% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
57g
19% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV