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Biscuit Short Cake

Follow the recipe for Baking Powder Biscuits, dividing the mixture into two parts. Lightly rub two medium-sized layer-cake pans with Snowdrift and pat half of the mixture into each, making it even. Bake fifteen minutes in a hot oven, 375 degrees F., then put together with any one of the following combinations, spreading a part of the mixture on top. No.1. One quart hulled and halved strawberries, sweetened to taste and allowed to stand for at least fifteen minutes. A hint of cinnamon may be added, if desired.

No. 2. One quart of sliced bananas, oranges, peaches, or other fruits sweetened to taste and chilled for half an hour, No. 3. Sliced canned pears or apricots, or stewed peaches or apricots-using the juice as a foundation for a fruit sauce. Substitute this liquid as far as it will go in the recipe for Lemon Sauce given in this book.

Any of these Short Cakes should be served warm and may be accompanied by Hard Sauce, Lemon Sauce, or cream.