Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. fresh strawberries
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. margarine or shortening
1 c. milk or cream
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Slice strawberries.
Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar and let stand 1 hour.
Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Grease layer pans and flour.
Mix flour and 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture looks like meal.
Stir in milk and blend well.
Pour into pans and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Split layers while warm.
Spread with strawberries and stack layers.
Top with berries and whipped cream.
Serves 8.