Florida Breakfast Recipe

Breakfast-7008

Shortcakes
2 cups	flour
1/2 cup	sugar
1 tablespoon	baking powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1/4 cup	shortening
1	large egg
3/4 cup	milk

Topping
4 cups	fresh blueberries
3/4 cup	sugar
1/2 cup	warm water
2 cups	whipped cream

Preparation
Shortcakes: Sift together the dry ingredients then cut in the shortening. Add the egg and milk and stir just until moistened. Bake in a greased muffin pan at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Topping: Combine blueberries, sugar, and water. Let stand for 1-2 hours. Stir occasionally. Assembly: Cool cakes slightly and cut in half horizontally, spoon blueberry mixture over bottom half and then put shortcakes back together. Again spoon mixture over entire shortcake and top with whipped cream. Yield Approximately 9 shortcakes