Mom's Shortcake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine baking powder, salt and eggs in a bowl.
2. 2
   Place over hot water and beat for ten minutes.
3. 3
   Add the sugar gradually and beat until thick.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and fold in flour and vanilla.
5. 5
   Pour into individual shortcake pans and bake at 400 degrees F.
6. 6
   for 13 minutes.
7. 7
   This recipe can also be used to make a jellyroll.
8. 8
   Bake it in a jellyroll pan, cool, spread with jelly, and roll up.