Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. biscuit mix
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 c. heavy cream
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 c. strawberries, sliced and sweetened to taste
whipped cream

Preparation

Combine biscuit mix and sugar; cut in shortening until particles resemble coarse cornmeal.
Combine beaten egg and heavy cream; add to biscuit mixture and stir with a fork until mixture forms a ball.
Roll about 1/2-inch thick on a floured board.
Cut with a 3-inch cutter and place rounds on a greased baking sheet. Brush top of each round with melted butter.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Split and butter while still hot.
Spoon the strawberries over rounds and top with whipped cream.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings.