Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients 3 pints fresh strawberries 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 2 cups whipped heavy cream Directions 1. Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside. 2. [...]