Short Bread , Bake Ahead

With Strawberry season upon us, Here is a recipe to enjoy with them.

Short Bread, Bake Ahead
Mrs. Harry Zacharias

4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 Tablespoons baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups cold milk

Mix dry ingredients. Blend in shortening until size of peas. Stir in milk. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn out on lightly floured board. Blend and work dough quickly for a few seconds. Roll to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, depending on whether to be used for cobbler or shortcake. Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet . Brush tops of cakes with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Bake 10 to 18 minutes at 425 degrees . May be frozen.