Classic Homemade Shortcake Recipe

Name: Classic Homemade Shortcake Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste; 0.5 cup cold butter, cubed; 0.33333334326744 cup milk; 1 large egg

This simple shortcake recipe, shared by a friend, has become a beloved summer dessert. These delightful cakes perfectly soak up strawberry juices, enhanced by a hint of nutmeg for an irresistible flavor!

Total time40 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield1 (8-inch) shortcake, 8

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
0.5 cup cold butter, cubed
0.33 cup milk
1 large egg

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prepare an 8-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg; gently stir this into the flour mixture until just combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until the shortcake is beautifully golden, approximately 15 minutes. Allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 327 kcal
Fat Content: 13 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 26 g
Sodium Content: 483 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 52 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g