| Strawberry Shortcake
2 cups of flour, sifted
3/4 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of sugar
3 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 cup of Crisco
1/2 cup of milk
1 quart of fresh strawberries, crushed & sweetened |
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Sift dry ingredients and cut in Crisco. Add milk, mixing to soft dough. Knead. Roll 3/4 inch thick. Cut with 3 inch biscuit cutter and place on baking sheet greased with Crisco. Bake at 450ºF. for 12 minutes. Split biscuits and put berries between. Top with whipped cream and whole berry. Serves 6. |
