Vegetarian Strawberry Shortcake

* Exported from MasterCook *

VEGETARIAN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Fruits
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----SHORTCAKE-----
1/4 c Tofu
3 tb Sugar
1/2 c Shortening
1 t 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.



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