MOM'S SHORTCAKE 
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening (part softened butter)
1 egg, beaten in c.
Measure milk added to egg to 1 c. level

Mix sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening as for pie. Stir in milk and egg, just slightly, enough to wet all dry ingredients. Pour or spoon batter into jelly roll pan in individual cakes or into 9 x 9 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Split and spoon sweetened strawberries over.

 

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