SHORTCAKE
1/4 c Tofu
3 tb Sugar
1/2 c Shortening
1 ts Salt
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Cream of tartar
2 c Flour
1/2 c Water
TOPPING
Strawberries, as needed
Sugar, optional
Preheat oven to 450F. Cream together the tofu, sugar & shortening.
Add the remaining dry ingredients in order, mixing well after each
addition. Add the water, you may need to add more to ensure that you
have a fairly sticky dough. Wet your hands & knead the dough until it
is well mixed. Transfer to an oiled 8 1/2″ round baking dish. Bake in
the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes or
so & turn out onto a wire rack. Slice strawberries. If desired, toss
with a couple of tablespoonfuls of sugar. Spoon over the still warm
shortcake. Serve imemdiately.
Yields
6 Servings
