Old-Fashioned Shortcake

Old-Fashioned Shortcake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    408

Indulge in the nostalgic charm of this classic shortcake, a summer dessert staple. Light, tender cakes infused with a hint of nutmeg, perfectly designed to soak up the luscious juices of fresh berries. A truly delightful treat!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    52 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    483 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 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. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. (10 minutes)

For best results, ensure your butter is very cold. This helps create a flaky shortcake.
Feel free to adjust the amount of nutmeg to your preference. A little goes a long way!
Serve warm with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for the ultimate summer dessert.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 136 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Edmond Mohr

    This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me!

  • Lula Murphy

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Conor Morissette

    The hint of nutmeg is what makes this recipe special.

  • Joshua Schmeler

    Best shortcake recipe I've ever tried!

  • Amira Macejkovic

    My family loves this shortcake! It's become a summer tradition.

  • Sylvan Jacobson

    Simple and delicious! Perfect for a quick dessert.

  • Bailey Weissnat

    I tried this with blueberries and it was amazing!

  • Lennie Lemke

    I added a little lemon zest to the batter for extra flavor. Delicious!

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