Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c GF flour

  • 2/3 c sugar

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2/3 c buttermilk (or 2/3 c milk + 1 tsp white vinegar)

  • 1/4 c oil

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 # fresh strawberries

  • whipped cream or cool whip

Prep

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Position rack in center of oven. Grease a 12 serving cupcake pan or line with papers; set aside.

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the buttermilk, oil, egg and vanilla. Whisk just until combined. Spoon the batter evenly into cupcake wells, about 2/3 full. Bake for 16-18m minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For the topping: Remove the stems from the strawberries, wash and slice them into bowl. Mast the strawberries with the back of a fork to release juices. over and refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to serve, cut each shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon strawberry toppings on top, add whipped cream.

#Dessert, #Melanie