best darn strawberry shortcake

How To Make best darn strawberry shortcake

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 425 degree F. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray or grease. Set aside.
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  Step 2
  Slice your berries and place in a bowl. Add the confectioners' sugar and let set for 30 - 45 minutes, stirring every once in awhile.
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  Step 3
  Processor method: Place flour, salt, sugar in food processor.. Pulse until mixed. Add the 5 tablespoons of butter and pulse until resembles coarse crumbs. Pour into a medium sized mixing bowl. Bowl method: Stir together flour, salt and sugar. Cut in butter with pastry cutter or two forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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  Step 4
  Make a well in the center. Pour in the milk.
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  Step 5
  Stir with a fork just until blended. Dough will look kind of shaggy. Pour out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead, 2 - 3 times, until all comes together.
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  Step 6
  Press into the pie plate and bake for 15 - 17 minutes. or until baked though and starts to brown.
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  Step 7
  While the shortcake bakes, make your whipped cream. Using a handheld or standing mixer, whip heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form. ( About 5 minutes )
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  Step 8
  Cut the cake into wedges. Slice each individual wedge in half. Place bottom into a dish, fill with sweetened berries. Place top on the berries...top with another spoonful of berries and whipped cream. Enjoy!
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