Ziti

Ingredients

·         1 ½ c. all purpose flour

·         ¼ cup sugar

·         1 teaspoon baking powder

·         ¼ teasp. Salt

·         ¼ teasp. Baking soda

·         1/3 cup cold butter

·         1 egg slightly beaten

·         ½ c sour cream  

·         2 tablespoons milk

·         5 cups sliced strawberries

·         3 tablespoons sugar

·         1 whipped cream (recipe)

 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside. In a medium bowl combine flour, the 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl combine egg, sour cream, and milk. Add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until moistened.

2. Drop dough into 8 mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

3. Meanwhile, combine 4 cups of the strawberries and the 3 tablespoons sugar. Using a potato masher, mash berries slightly; set aside. To serve, split shortcakes in half; fill with strawberry mixture and whipped cream. Top with remaining sliced strawberries. Makes 8 shortcakes.