It's Summertime!

How do you know it's summertime?

You know it's summertime when you've had your first strawberry shortcake! I like my "cake" portion of the strawberry shortcake to be more scone-like than cake-like. However, after making these, I learned that David would rather have a cake-like shortcake...but that didn't stop him from eating two of these!

Rich Shortcake

Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook (1939 recipe)

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 Tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup shortening

2/3 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 425-degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and add the milk and egg. Stir just until the dough clings together. On a heavily floured surface, coat the dough lightly with flour. Knead the dough gently for 10-12 strokes. Form the dough into a thick disk, and cut the disk into 8 triangles. Place on baking sheet with about 2 inches between each triangle. Bake about 10 minutes, or until shortcakes are golden brown. Cool completely. Split in half, layering strawberries and whipped cream.