Shortcake Biscuits

I love sweet warm bisquits topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. Sift together dry ingredients.
2. Cut in butter until it resembles course crumbs.
3. Mix in 1 beaton egg and milk, add all at once to dry mix.
4. Stir just until moist.
5. Knead gently on floured surface for 1/2 minute.
6. Pat or roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Cut into 6 bisquits with floured 2 1/2 inch cutter.
8. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 450 for 10 minutes.
9. Split and butter bottoms, fill and tip with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
10. Serve warm.