3 or 4 c. fresh fruit
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. soft shortening
1/4 c. milk
1 egg

Place sliced fruit in 9 x 9 x 2 pan. Mix sugar and flour together and sprinkle over fruit. Dot with butter. Sift together in bowl 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar; add shortening and blend. Add milk and egg and stir until thoroughly blended.

Drop by tablespoon over fruit, arranging in a circle, leaving center open. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 9.