1 qt. fresh strawberries
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. milk
butter
Light cream or whipping cream

Slice strawberries. Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease round 8 inch layer pan. Measure flour 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture looks like meal. Stir in milk just until blended. Pat into pan.

Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Split short cake while still warm. Spread with butter; fill and top with berries. Serve warm with cream.