Strawberry Shortcakes
["1 qt. strawberries, sliced", "1/3 c. shortening", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "margarine or butter", "sweetened whipped cream", "1 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. milk"]
["Mix strawberries with 1 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.", "Heat oven to 450\u00b0.", "Cut shortening into flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.", "Stir in milk just until blended.", "Gently smooth dough into a ball on lightly floured cloth-covered board.", "Knead 20 to 25 times.", "Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with floured 3-inch cutter.", "Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.", "Split crosswise while hot.", "Spread with margarine; fill and top with cream and strawberries. Makes 6 servings.", "Top with whipped cream."]
["strawberries", "shortening", "flour", "baking powder", "margarine", "whipped cream", "sugar", "sugar", "salt", "milk"]