Mom's shortcake

3 c  flour
    2/3 c  Sugar
      1 t  Salt
      3 t  baking powder
      1 c  Shortening
    1/2 c  Milk (more as needed)
           butter, melted
           Strawberries, for serving
 
  Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.  Cut in "1 cup shortening or so"
  until texture is like 1/2 cornmeal, 1/2 pea.  Add milk gradually till
  well-moistened (might need more, up to 3/4 cup, depending on humidity).
  Gather into a ball (will look like not enough liquid); loose flour will
  disappear into it.
  
  Pat about 3/4" thick onto wax paper sprayed with Pam.  Drizzle top with
  melted butter; spread over dough.  Fold dough in half cross-ways; cut into
  diamonds and place cakes on greased, foil-lined baking pan or cookie
  sheet.  Bake at 450 degrees F. about 15 to 20 minutes; yields
  approximately 1 dozen.
  
  Serve with butter and/or sliced strawberries (with sugar added) and
  whipped cream.