Sunshine
The sunshine returned in full force yesterday. There is something about being able to go outside that seems to make everything better.
These are things in my day that make everything better.
These are things in my day that make everything better.
My mom sends me devotions and crossword puzzles.
My little bluebird of happiness that sits in the window above the kitchen sink.
My husband going out and getting me breakfast while I was still in bed.
This dog that follows me around the house.
This recipe.
In attempt to make our immune systems stronger, I bought fresh fruit and vegetables. Sometimes their shelf life starts to exceed our consumption. Then, I'm forced to find ways to not waste them. I had these strawberries and some Cool Whip. I got this recipe from Sunday Supper Movement.
Strawberry Shortcake
1 1 /2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 c. butter, cold
1/2 c. plain yogurt (I used Yoplait French Vanilla)
3 Tb. milk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add 1 1/2 c. flour, 1/4 c. sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a medium bowl and whisk together. Mix 1 large egg, 1/2 c. yogurt, 3 Tb. milk, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla in a separate bowl. Beat to combine. In the flour mixture, cut your cold butter into small chunks and mix with your hands until it is crumbly. Do it quickly so the butter doesn't melt. Make a well in the flour / butter mixture and add the liquid ingredients. A wet dough will form. Use an ice cream scoop (I used a big spoon because I broke my ice cream scoop) to portion the dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This should give you 8 shortcakes. Bake at 400 degrees for 17 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Toss your cut up strawberries with sugar and let sit in the fridge while the shortcakes bake. The longer they sit, the more juice they make.
Assemble cooled shortcakes by cutting in half, dousing with strawberries and juice, and top with Cool Whip. Of course, you can make your own whipped cream.
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