Shortcake

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup milk
Fresh strawberries
Vanilla ice cream

Sift dry ingredients together and cut in shortening and butter. Add milk, mixing in well with a spoon. Pour mixture into an 8-inch pie plate. Dot with additional butter and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Serve warm topped with strawberries and vanilla ice cream.

Serves 6.