Homemade Shortcake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
3. 3
   Add dry ingredients with milk to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
4. 4
   Pour into an 8 x 8-inch greased and floured pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 325° for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. 6
   Cool in pan, covered loosely with foil.
7. 7
   Cut wedge into bowl and top with fresh, sweetened strawberries or peaches and whipped topping.