Strawberry Shortcake

How do you know summer is on its way? STRAWBERRIES!!

They have to be local or you just can`t tell if the sunshine is on its way :P We were driving home and there was a table on the side of the road. I was so excited to see these babies that I did a skipping hop back to the car.

A simple way to enjoy fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Shortcake

For the shortcake

2 cups flour

3 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup soy milk

Preheat oven to 350

Mix the flour, sugar and salt together in a bowl.

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knifes.( it will look like little crumbs)

Add the milk and mix gently, with about 2 or 3 folds with you hands. (don`t over mix!)

Dump out on to a counter, pat down gently until its is about 2 inches high and 6-8 inches wide.

Cut out circle shapes. Place on a baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.

Hot Strawberries

3 cups of strawberries- sliced

1/4 cup of sugar

Pour into a small saucepan, heat gently. until saucy.

Assembly

cut shortcakes in half

pour hot strawberry sauce over and on top.

EASY!