Ok, ok...I know I am on a month long hiatus from any sweets! And things have been going remarkably well! But I have one confession......
Does strawberry shortcake count? Ok, stupid question. Anyway, I had to make one exception, obviously. I found this recipe on Allrecipes (so it's not a family secret). If you are smart, you will give it a try- because trust me, it was delish!
Strawberry Shortcake
2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
4 tea baking powder
2 Tbsp white sugar
1/4 tea salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
Prepared strawberries
Whipping cream
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan. Cut and serve with strawberries and whipping cream. YUM!
I love to bake. I don't do it often, but when I get the chance I always enjoy myself. I follow a great blog called 'I Am Baker' and Amanda (the genius) is amazing. I am sure I can't replicate any of them myself, but I love to look. I may, however, attempt this beauty ....
It was love at first sight when I saw this on Amanda's blog. Isn't it awesome?? If you want to see her original post look no further...follow the link here: I am Baker: Mother's Day Garden Party You may even try it yourself, and become a follower - her stuff is great!
As a side note, some of you know that I have a little craft blog that I update occasionally called CinderellaSews I really enjoy putting my projects up for everyone to enjoy, but have realized that I am not even sure how many people even read it! So after a long discussion (probably a little too long) with my wonderful husband Andy- about my priorities, I have decided to take a break from CinderellaSews and focus only on the family blog. I won't be deleting it, just not updating it for a while. If you do check it, I will still post some fun projects here, on my family blog, from time to time. If I run across any great projects or free patterns I will still pass them along to you, and I hope you will return the favor (I love free stuff!).
PS. Let me know if you are going to make Amanda's cake!!
