Weekend Cooking: Strawberry Shortcake (Two portions)

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• 1 T-butter
• 2 T-lard
• 2 C-sifted flour
• ¾ C-milk
• 1/3 t-salt
• 4 t-baking powder
• 1 qt. strawberries
• 2/3 C-sugar

Cut the fat into the flour, salt and baking powder until the consistency of cornmeal. Gradually add the milk, using a knife to mix. Do not handle any more than absolutely necessary. Toss the dough upon a floured board or a piece of clean brown paper. Pat into the desired shape, and place in a pan. Bake in a hot oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Split, spread with butter, and place strawberries, crushed and sweetened, between and on top. Serve with cream.

From: A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband with Bettina's Best Recipes by Louise Bennett Weaver & Helen Cowles LeCron (1917 New York, US)