Grandma's Peach Shortcake

* Exported from MasterCook *

GRANDMA'S PEACH SHORTCAKE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Sifted enriched flour
2 tb Sugar
3 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1 Beaten egg
2/3 c Light cream
Soft butter or margarine
4 c Sugared sliced peaches
1 c Heavy cream, whipped

The biscuits are almost rich as cake!

Sift together dry ingredients; cut in butter till mixture is like coarse
crumbs. Combine egg and cream; add all at once to dry ingredients, stirring
only to moisten. Turn dough out on floured surface; knead gently 1/2
minute. Pat or roll dough to 1/2 inch. Cut 6 biscuits with floured 2
1/2-inch round or fluted cutter. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in very hot
oven (450ø) about 10 minutes. Split shortcakes; butter bottom layers. Fill
and top with peaches and whipped cream. Serve warm.



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