Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
whipped cream
3 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spread in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; split each piece in half horizontally. Spoon whipped cream and strawberries onto bottoms; replace tops. Garnish with more berries and whipped cream. Serve immediately. Yield: 9 servings.