Mix and sift the dry ingredients. Rub in the shortening lightly, with the tips of the fingers. Add the milk gradually, mixing to a soft dough. The amount of milk may vary due to differences in the flour. Put the dough on to a board and roll out to about one third inch in thickness. Cut out, using a cutter three inches in diameter. Brush the tops with melted fat and place one biscuit on top of the other; bake in a hot oven. When baked, the shortcakes break open easily. Serve with fruit between the halves and on top.

Number of servings 144
Amount in one serving 1 short cake
Calories in one serving______
Cost of one serving______

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FILLING
IngredientsAmountWeightCaloriesUnit CostTotal Cost
Strawberries, after hulling6 qt.
Sugar2 to 2½ c.

Hull the strawberries and wash them in a colander. Crush slightly, add the sugar, and let stand half an hour or until the sugar dissolves.

Number of servings 48
Amount in one serving ⅓ c.
Calories in one serving______
Cost of one serving______

CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING
IngredientsAmountWeightCaloriesUnit CostTotal Cost
Rice uncooked4 c.
Milk5 qt.
Sugar4 c.
Cocoa½ c.
Salt2 tsp.
Cinnamon½ tsp.
Egg whites16
Sugar1½ c.

Cook the rice in the scalded milk. When the rice is almost tender add the cocoa and sugar and finish cooking. Pour into a baking pan and spread with a meringue and brown in the oven.

Number of servings 60
Amount in one serving ⅓ c.
Calories in one serving______
Cost of one serving______