Strawberry
Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake
Ingredients
:
10
tablespoons shortening
1/4
cup butter, softened
1
cup sugar
2
large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2
cups all-purpose flour
3
teaspoons baking powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
2/3
cup buttermilk
STREUSEL
TOPPING:
2/3
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
cup sugar
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4
teaspoon ground allspice
1/2
cup butter, softened
2
cups sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped
cream
How
To Make Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake :
Preheat
oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light
and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. In another
bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately
with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to a 12 in.
cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet.
For
streusel topping, in a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and allspice; cut
in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Top with strawberries. Bake
until center is puffed and edges are golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Serve warm
with whipped cream.
Test
Kitchen tips :
Blot
the strawberries dry after washing and slicing; use only the firm ones.
Try
sprinkling cinnamon and sugar on top for a glistening top during the baking.
Do
not overbake; bake just until at toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
