Strawberry Shortcakes

Ingredients:

• 2 pints strawberries, sliced
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 1/3 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
• Sweetened whipped cream or frozen whipped topping

Directions:

Sprinkle strawberries with 2/3 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Stir remaining ingredients except whipped cream until soft dough forms. Gently smooth into ball on board lightly dusted with baking mix. Knead 8-10 times. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Split shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries. Top with whipped cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA