Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose baking mix (such as Jiffy)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons shortening, melted
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 450ยบ

  • Step 2:

    Combine all ingredients for shortcakes (baking mix through heavy whipping cream). On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch. Using a 2-inch cutter, cut out shortcakes.

  • Step 3:

    Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Do not overcook.

  • Step 4:

    For Whipped Cream, chill a medium metal bowl and beaters. When chilled, pour cold heavy cream into bowl and beat until almost stiff. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until cream holds peaks.

  • Step 5:

    Serve Shortcakes with fresh Georgia strawberries (sweetened if necessary) and fresh Whipped Cream. Makes 12 to 13.