The Odessa Record -

Summertime is berry time. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are most common. Strawberry Shortcake is a favorite of many and was the GoOdessa Summer Recreation Cooking with Laura selection this past week. Some folks like pound cake or sponge cake for the base, but a sweet biscuit base is more common. The sweet biscuit base was the most common among the younger bakers.

Sweet Biscuit Shortcake

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

3 Tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 cup shortening

6 Tbsp milk

1 egg, well beaten

2 Tbsp melted butter

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

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