Now for many of you when you here Strawberry Shortcake you may picture this.... well today I would like to discuss another type...
If you are like me you grew up on Grandma's Shortcake. Every grandma has their own flare, their own "secret" and everyone's grandma's is the best! My Grandma Lil's shortcake is baked to perfection every time, organic in shape but oh so flakey with a hint of nutmeg. This week with the first day of spring and friends coming for Sunday dinner I thought an ode to Lil's strawberry shortcake would be just the ticket. . .
1. you need a little of this (I allow the strawberries to macerate with a little sugar in the fridge for at least 30 min. before I use them.
2. and a little of this. There are hundreds of recipes out of there but one thing that makes them all just a little better is a pinch of nutmeg. Also when you are mixing the shortbread remember not to overmix and when possible allow it to sit in the fridge for an hour or so before rolling it.
3. after the dough has sat and been rolled out brush with heavy cream and top with raw sugar. Grandma didn't do it this way but I sure love it!!
4. that done, put your shortcake on parchment paper and they will release with ease
5. enjoy!
we had it with slightly sweetened whipped cream and just cream poured over top
1 comment:
oh man, they were incredible.
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