summer strawberry shortcake

we love this shortcake, and can use jam or fresh fruit...it is filled with naughty butter so we just have this as a treat occassionally...in theory!

250g soft butter - shhhh

3/4 c castor sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 1/2c flour

rind of orange or lemon

chosen fruit or jam

*beat the sugar and butter, add egg and beat some more. Add all other ingredients, and mix.

*Spread 2/3 or it over a greased tin (I use a spring base for easy removeable, but even glass or pottery baking containers are fine)

*spread the fruit or jam over the base

*dot over the remaining douigh mix

cook for around 30-40mins at 190c.

dust with icing sugar and serve warm with whipped cream...or if feeling spiffy make a lovely berry coulie on the side.

ahhhh, a slice of summer.