2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. milk
3/4 c. fruit

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together twice. Combine small amount of flour mixture with berries if they are used. Cream shortening. Add eggs; beat well. Add flour alternately with milk, a little at a time, blending after each addition. Mix smooth. This should be a fairly stiff dough. Fold in fruit, bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes.