FLUFFY SHORTCAKES 
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
5 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1/3 c. water
Berries or sliced fresh fruit
Heavy cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter and lightly flour an 8 inch cake pan or a cookie sheet. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter and work into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fingers until it resembles coarse meal.

Slowly stir in milk, using just enough milk to hold it together. Put on floured board and knead for 1 minute. Roll out to 3/4 inch thick and cut into 2 inch rounds, using a biscuit cutter. Place on cookie sheet or cake pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Split with knife while warm cover with fruit and cream.

 

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