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Old-Fashioned Shortcake

Old-Fashioned Shortcake

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 25 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (Optional)
    • 🧈 ½ cup cold butter, cubed
    • 🥛 ⅓ cup milk
    • 🥚 1 large egg

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.

2

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat together milk and egg in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just blended. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan.

3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

327

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 50
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 For an added twist, serve with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.Keep butter cold before cutting it into the flour mixture for a flaky texture.You can replace nutmeg with cinnamon for a different flavor profile.Store shortcake in an airtight container for up to 2 days.