STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE 

1 qt. fresh strawberries
1 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. milk
butter
Light cream or sweetened whipped cream

Slice strawberries, sprinkle with 1 cup sugar and let stand 1 hour.

Heat oven 450 degrees. Grease round layer pan, 8 x 1 1/2 inches.

Measure flour, 2 tbsp. sugar, the baking powder and salt into bowl. Cut in shortening thoroughly until mixture looks like meal. Stir in milk just until blended.

Pat into pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Split short cake while warm. Spread with butter; fill and top with berries. Serve warm with cream.

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.