Old-Fashioned Shortcake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix and sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Mix cream and water.
3. 3
   Cut shortening into dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir in the cream and water quickly.
5. 5
   Drop one heaping tablespoonful of dough in a flat circle on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
6. 6
   Bake at 450° for 15 minutes.