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Rich Shortcake

Course: Dessert
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Rob Loethen
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups flour sifted
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbs sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • cup shortening
  • 1 egg well beaten
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse crumbs. Combine egg and milk; add to the sifted dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Turn out on slightly floured surface. Divide dough in half, pat out to fit 8 x 1 1/2 round pan. Brush 1 round with melted butter and top with second round. Bake at 450° for 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 2.3mg