individual strawberry shortcakes

 

Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

• 1 cup flour
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 t. vanilla
• butter, to taste
• strawberries, hulled and sliced
• whipped topping and/or ice cream to garnish

Combine flour, baking powder, and sugar; blend in egg, milk, and vanilla.  Pour into a heavily greased muffin tin; bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes (checking often).  They are done when golden and puffed.  While warm, split each shortcake and butter the inside.  Stuff with strawberries and top with whipped topping.  Consider serving with ice cream for a special treat.  Makes 6 shortcakes.