STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 
2 c. sifted flour
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. milk
Strawberries, fresh or frozen
Whipped cream

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease two (8 inch) layer pans. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut shortening into mixture. With a fork, stir in milk just until blended. Spread dough in pans. Dot with butter. Bake about 15 minutes until medium brown. Place one layer on a plate, cover with sweetened berries; top with other layer, right side up; cover with more berries. Top with whipped cream.

 

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