Cook A Doodle Doo Cooking Activity

by Bev w/ Chef Buddies
(Pasco Wa.)

Cook-a-Doodle-Doo Strawberry Shortcakes

Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! is a wonderful book for introducing cooking and baking to children ages 5–8. In this fun story, Little Red Hen's great-grandson and his friends work together to make a delicious strawberry shortcake while learning important lessons about teamwork, helping others, and cooking from scratch.

Please Note: The recipe below is not the recipe from the book. We created this homemade strawberry shortcake recipe inspired by the story. If you'd like to see the actual recipe featured in the book, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing a copy.

Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes

These easy homemade shortcakes are lightly sweet, fluffy, and perfect topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup milk
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Whipped cream or whipped topping

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, combine salt, flour, baking powder, and sugar.
Slowly add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet, or pat dough into a rectangle and cut into squares.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely.
Slice each shortcake in half.
Layer sliced strawberries and whipped cream on the bottom half.
Place the top half over the filling and serve.