Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 2 c flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 12 tsp salt
• 4 Tbsp shortening
• 1 egg
• 23 c milk

Directions

1. Sift together the flour baking powder sugar salt and shortening
2. Mix thoroughly with fork
3. Add milk to beaten egg and add slowly to make soft dough
4. Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet for individual shortcakes or put in a 9-inch round cake pan
5. Bake in hot oven 400 to 425 for 10 to 12 minutes for individual longer for cake pan
6. Serve with fresh sweetened strawberries