Pat-in-the-Pan Strawberry Shortcake

Sprinkle strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.

Heat oven to 450ºF. Grease bottom and side of round pan, 8x1 1/2 inches.

Cut shortening into flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended. Pat dough in pan.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Split layer horizontally in half while hot. Spread with butter; fill and top with strawberries. Serve warm with cream.