Grandma's Strawberry Shortcake

This is my favorite spring/summer treat. This is a recipe from my Grandma Bell.   I love this way.  It is light and airy.  It reminds me of family.

Grandma Bell taught my mom this way to make Strawberry Shortcake.  It's The best! ENJOY!

The How To's:

 

Cut Strawberries and sugar as desired.  Place in bowl.

 

Make Fresh Whip Cream

(you can use sugar or sugar-substitute to make whip cream)

 (add about 1-2 tsp vanilla to whip cream for best flavor)

 

Pie Crust Recipe:

2 Cups Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

2/3 Cup Shortening

6 Tablespoon ICE cold water

 

Stir flour and salt in a medium bowl with fork.  Blend the Shortening in with the fork or pastry blender.  Add water to center and stir until blend.  Put into small mounds and  roll out.  Cut to into pieces (does not have to be perfect).  Place on cookie sheet and Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 min or until golden brown. 

 

Layer your Shortcake by starting with pie crust , strawberries, whip cream, and repeat one more time.  I usually make individual plates and serve warm.  You can put in a 9x 13 pan by layering pie crust on bottom, adding berries, then whip cream, and repeat again. ( for a potluck or picnic.  If waiting to serve.  Let the crust cool before stacking the dessert so your whip cream does not  melt)

 

Best served warm!!

Add layers and serve on a warm summer day!