Posted by kdipaolo 6/23/01 7:03:27 pm

Serving size: 8

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
3 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, chilled

Beat 1/4 cup softened butter at medium speed with electric mixer; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.

Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Arrange berries on top, cut side down.

Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in 1/4 cup butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over strawberries. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or till tests done with wooden pick. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.