Shortcake

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 8 servings poached berries 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 cups flour 
• 0.8 cup half and half 
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons shortening 
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 8 servings whipped cream 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Heat oven 450 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3. Cut in butter and shortening.
4. Mix in half-and-half. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
5. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake for 15 minutes or until brown. Cool and eat with berries, ice cream and/or whipped cream.