Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 quart strawberry
sugar, as needed

Preparation

Slice strawberries and sugar to sweeten.
Cover and chill until serving shortcake.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add shortening and mix, add milk to egg (beat) add slowly to make soft dough.
Spread dough evenly in a greased 9\" round cake pan.
Bake at 425* for 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve warm with strawberries and milk on top.