Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Fold in beaten egg, vanilla and milk until all dry ingredients are moistened and folded in.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
To serve, cut in half and spoon 4 cups crushed strawberries or other seasonal fruit.
Top with whipped cream.