RASPBERRY SHORTCAKE 
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 level teaspoons baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 egg yolk
1/2 c. milk
1 c. raspberries
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar

Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Work in shortening. Beat egg yolk, add milk and gradually stir to soft dough. Divide in 2 parts. Roll larger part to fit pan (9 x 9 inch) spread over it the berries, salt and sugar. Spread second piece over the berries. Bake abut 1/2 hour in hot oven (400 degrees). Serve hot with sauce.

SAUCE:

1/4 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. raspberry pulp
1 egg white, beaten stiff

Cream butter and sugar. Add gradually mashed berry pulp and then fold in beaten egg whites.

 

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