Geyer Family "Old Fashioned" Shortcake

This recipe makes the easiest, most delicious biscuit-style shortcake in the
world*, which can be topped with any fruit for a dessert that will feed and
delight a crowd.

Chuck Geyer grew up with his mother, Eleanor Ruth Madison Geyer, making this
no-fuss shortcake for the family at their dairy farm in Pulaski, NY. Her recipe
has been adapted over the years for maximum deliciousness by long-time farm
friend and Team Agriberry member Julia Grimes.

If eaten plain, this cake will seem a bit dry and coarse, but that's in order to
allow it to absorb the fruit juices without becoming soggy.

Add some freshly whipped cream and a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, and this
dessert will serve 20. Note: The toppings and the cake can be made up to a day
ahead.

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2 Qts Strawberries (or 8 cups of any fresh fruit)

Rinsed, hulled and sliced
2 C Sugar

(1/4 c sugar per cup of fruit)
5 2/3 C Baking Mix

(Bisquick is preferred.)
2/3 C Powdered Milk
1 1/2 C Sugar
1/4 C Butter

melted
3 T Sour Cream
1 T Vanilla
1 1/2 C Water

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease a 9x13 cake pan.
2 Combine fruit and sugar in a glass or plastic container. Cover and refrigerate
for at least two hours to allow juices to release, while the cake bakes and
cools.
3 Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients and stir until
just mixed, then pour into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes
until this firm-textured cake is lightly browned. Let cool.
4 Slice the cooled cake into 20 squares (4 across, 5 long). Slice the cake square
in half horizontally and place the two halves cut side up in a shallow,
microwave-safe bowl. Place in a microwave and heat for 10 seconds, full power.
5 Use a ladle or measuring scoop to top the bottom piece of the cake
approximately 1/8 C of fruit and released juices. The juice will soak into the
cake.
6 Place the top slice on the fruit and pour another 1/8 C fruit/juice over all.
7 Add a scoop of ice cream and/or top with whipped cream and serve immediately.

Geyer Family "Old Fashioned" Shortcake

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