Tahereh'S Shortcake Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. milk
1 egg
8 tsp. strawberry preserves
powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0. Stir baking powder and salt into sifted flour.
Cut in shortening until mixture is the consistency of coarse meal.