Old-Time Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. light cream
4 c. sliced sweetened strawberries
whipped cream or milk

Preparation

Sift
together dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles
coarse
crumbs.
Combine
egg and cream.
Add, stirring just until
dough
follows
the
fork
around bowl.
Roll on lightly floured surface to
1-inch
thickness
(or put in pie tin and bake); cut with 2 1/2-inch cutter.
Bake
on ungreased sheet at 425\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. When done, split.
Spoon berries between layers and on top.
Serve with milk or whipped cream.
This was luscious when served at home!