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strawberry sandwiches

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This dish comes from the Grampians--the Scottish moors famous for grouse hunting. The strawberry sandwich may be compared to the American strawberry shortcake. Either way, it's delicious! Recipe: Traditional Scottish Cookery Photo: healthfulpursuit.com

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For strawberry sandwiches

  • 3
    eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c
    caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    boiling water
  • few dash
    vanilla extract
  • 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2/3 c
    heavy cream
  • 6-8 oz
    strawberries, whole
  • 3 Tbsp
    powdered sugar

How To Make strawberry sandwiches

  • 1
    Grease and line with parchment paper the bases of two 8-inch baking pans.
  • 2
    With an electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff. Whisk in the egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each addition until stiff. Whisk in the caster sugar, water, and a few drops of vanilla extract.
  • 3
    Gently add the flour and baking powder, folding with a metal spoon. Turn mixture into the prepared pans and level them out with a spatula.
  • 4
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes until risen, golden, and the centers spring back when touched lightly.
  • 5
    Cool slightly, then turn out onto a wire rack; remove the paper and leave to cool.
  • 6
    Whip the heavy cream until peaking. Mash the strawberries, reserving several for slicing, together with 2 Tbsp. of the powdered sugar and a few drops of vanilla extract. Sandwich between the two cakes. Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar and garnish with some strawberry slices.
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