Shortcake

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 beaten egg
2/3 cup light cream (or milk)

In mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg and light cream, add it all at once to flour mixture, stirring with fork just to moisten. Spread dough in a greased 8x8x2 in baking pan, building edges up slightly. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15-18 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and cool slightly.