Rich Shortcake

Another Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I really love this one because it is not too sweet, and it lets the taste of the fruit shine. Delicious served with sweetened peaches or strawberries, with maybe a dollop of whipped cream on top. I love summertime!!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 "9 inch round shortcake"

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
•  softened butter

Directions

1. Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.
2. Cut in shortening with a pastry cutter or two knives.
3. Stir in egg and milk.
4. Spread half of batter into a greased 9-inch round baking pan.
5. Spread softened butter over mixture, then pat remaining batter over butter.
6. Bake at 450ºF for 20 minutes.