Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 162, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1915 — Individual Shortcakes. [ARTICLE]

Individual Shortcakes.

Put otfe cupful of floTjr, pinch of salt, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and one heaping teaspoonful of shortening Into bowl. Chop until all is well mixed. Add one scant half cupful of milk. Mix all together. Turn on to lightly floured board, press to inch in thickness, cut into large-sized biscuit, put on buttered pan and bake quickly In a very hot oven 12 minutes. When ready to serve break open, spread with butter and a little sugar, cover with berries that have been mashed and sweetened. Put on top of biscuit and dot with whipped cream. Or open biscuits, spread with butter, add mashed berries, then layer of whipped cream, then top of biscuit, berries and cream.