The Wagner’s shortcake recipe. Top with slightly sugared fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and whip cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (peel)
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup (¼ lb) butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅔ cup cream (or half and half)
Method
- Preheat oven to 450 or 375 degrees (on a silver pan).
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, nutmeg and butter. Whirl or rub the mixture your finger until course crumbs form.
- Add yolks and cream. Mix with a fork until dough is moistened.
- Pat dough into a ball and place on floured board. Flatten into 1-inch thick round circle. Cut into 2½-inch circles. Makes about 6 rounds.
- Place on baking sheet. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 400 or 375 degrees (on a silver pan) for 14 to 16 minutes.
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