Blueberry Puffs

1 T Lemon Juice

2 c Fresh Blueberries; OR

2 c Frozen Blueberries;

-Partially Thawed 1 c Unbleached All Purpose Flour

-;Sifted 2 t Baking Powder

1/4 t Salt

2 T Shortening

1/2 c Granulated Sugar

1 lg Egg

1/2 t Lemon Flavoring

1/4 c Milk

Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F. Sprinkle the lemon juice on the berries and use the berry mixture to fill 6 custard cups 2/3rds full. Sift the next 3 ingredients together, and set aside. Work the shortening with a spoon until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, working until light. Beat in the egg and flavoring with a spoon. Add the flour mixture and milk all at once, stirring to mix. Spread on the berries. Bake in a moderately hot oven, 400 Degrees F., for 30 minutes or until done. TO SERVE: Turn out with the berry side up. Serve warm, with heavy cream or Vanilla Ice Cream. From: The Good Housekeeping Cookbook Copyright 1949 Posted by: Rich Harper