American Strawberry Shortcake

Shortcake

• ½ pound plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ level

SHORTCAKE (a sort of soft scone mixture)

Sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar. Work in 4 tablespoons butter with a fork. Add milk and eggs little by little, stirring continuously, until mixture holds together but is still soft.

Turn out on a floured board. Roll out or