Individual Shortcakes (red cookbook)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter or mar- garine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In asmall bowl combine egg and milk; add all at once to dry ingredients and stir just to moisten. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface about 12 strokes. Pat or roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 9 biscuits with a floured 2%2-inch biscuit cutter. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in a 450° oven about 10 minutes or till golden. Split; butter bottom layers. Fill and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Serve warm Makes 9 servings.