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

Measure and sift dry ingredients. Blend in the egg and milk.

Bake in a hot oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes. Split cake and spread with butter. Sweeten strawberries to taste and put between and on top of shortcake. Garnish with whipped cream.