STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 beaten egg
2/3 c. light cream

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and light cream; add all at once to flour mixture, stirring with fork just to moisten. Spread dough in greased 8 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan or a greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan, building up edges slightly. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and cool slightly.

ICING:

1 c. whipping cream
3 or 4 c. sweetened halved strawberries

In chilled bowl whip cream to soft, spoon strawberries and whipping cream over cake. Serve while cake is still warm. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

 

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