Shortcakes
List of Ingredients
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg plus 1 egg white
1/2 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Recipe
In food processor bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Drop in butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl blend milk, lemon peel and one whole egg.
Pour egg mixture into flour mixture, gently mix to form a soft ball of dough. On a floured surface, divide dough in half. Roll into 9 inch circles.
Prick each circle with a fork. Brush generously with the remaining egg white, beaten. Sprinkle tops with additional sugar.
Bake at 425� for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Assemble shortcake using hot or cold shortbread.
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