old fashioned strawberry shortcake

Directions

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   Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Posted by jerseyjan at recipegoldmine.com May 21, 2001 Source: Courtesy of Arthur Schwartz Serves 8 Short

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   in this case, a very rich drop biscuit with a high portion of butter and two egg yolks

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   You can’t get more old-fashioned than that

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   And, as they could only gild a lily in the good old days, I suggest you butter the biscuits, too

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   You haven't lived until you've eaten shortcake this way -- and, very important, straight from the oven

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   These would thrill everyone at a summer party

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   1 quart strawberries 3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar Kirschwasser or framboise liqueur to taste (optional) For the shortcake 2 cups all-

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   Toss with the sugar and optional kirschwasser