2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
3/4 c. milk

Mix all together. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet or bake in mini-muffin pans to make dumplings, 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. Bake in a pie plate at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes to make shortcake.