Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

Name: Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon shortening; 4 tablespoons 2% milk, divided; Fresh strawberries and whipped cream

It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew or baked beans. My favorite was when she served them like this—topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream! —Elaine Gagnon, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
4 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
Fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3 tablespoons milk until a thick batter forms.
Drop four mounds of batter onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining milk.
Bake at 375° until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Layer biscuits with berries and whipped cream in small bowls or on dessert plates.