*  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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         -----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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