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