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                    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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