Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tbsp for the strawberries
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
• 4 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 cup whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4Stir in the heavy cream just until a shaggy dough forms.
5. 5Pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 inch thick and cut into 6 wedges or rounds, then place on the sheet and brush with a little extra cream.
6. 6Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
7. 7Meanwhile, toss the sliced strawberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit to release their juices.
8. 8Split the warm shortcakes, fill with strawberries and whipped cream, and serve immediately.

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