Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

• 2 c. biscuit mix
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. vegetable shortening
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/3 c. heavy cream
• 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
• 4 c. strawberries, sliced and sweetened to taste
• whipped cream

1. Combine biscuit mix and sugar; cut in shortening until particles resemble coarse cornmeal.
2. Combine beaten egg and heavy cream; add to biscuit mixture and stir with a fork until mixture forms a ball.
3. Roll about 1/2-inch thick on a floured board.
4. Cut with a 3-inch cutter and place rounds on a greased baking sheet. Brush top of each round with melted butter.
5. Bake at 450u0b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Split and butter while still hot.
7. Spoon the strawberries over rounds and top with whipped cream.
8. Yield:
9. 6 to 8 servings.

biscuit mix, sugar, vegetable shortening, egg, heavy cream, butter, strawberries, whipped cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=434981 (may not work)