Apple Shortcake

Ingredients:

125g (4oz) butter

1/2 cups castor sugar

1 egg

1 cup self-raising flour

1 cup plain flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

pulp of 1 passionfruit

3 peeled, coarsely grated apples

grated rind and juice 1/2 lemon extra castor sugar

 Directions:

Cream butter and sugar lightly, add egg, beat well; mix in sifted flours and salt. Divide mixture into two, roll each piece into a round; place one round in base of 8in greased cake tin, cover with grated apple, and passionfruit pulp. Sprinkle with grated lemon rind and juice, then with 1 tablespoon extra sugar. Cover with second round of dough, pressing well at sides. Brush with water, sprinkle evenly with extra castor sugar. Bake in moderate over 35 to 40 minutes.

Substitute strawberries for the apples to make Strawberry Shortcake.

 Enjoy

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