For best results, ensure your butter is very cold. This helps create a flaky shortcake. Feel free to adjust the amount of nutmeg to your preference. A little goes a long way! Serve warm with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for the ultimate summer dessert.
Old-Fashioned Shortcake
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS408
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of this classic shortcake, a summer dessert staple. Light, tender cakes infused with a hint of nutmeg, perfectly designed to soak up the luscious juices of fresh berries. A truly delightful treat!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate50 g
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Cholesterol52 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium483 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Beat together milk and egg in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just blended. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. (15 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. (10 minutes)
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Jun 12, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me!
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