She went back to college without her strawberry shortcake craving quenched. In honor of my daughter I give you a recipe for good "old fashioned" shortcake as made by many a great-grandmother in the heart of the midwest! Slice and serve with berries and whipped cream for a yummy spring dessert.
Old Fashioned Shortcake
1¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup soft shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
1 large egg
Sift all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk, extracts & eggs; beat till well mixed. Pour into greased or buttered 6x10" pan. Bake in moderate oven 350-375° for about 20 minutes. Top with strawberries and whipped cream.
