Strawberry Shortcake

Staff Reporter Amber Schalk

Ingredients

55 m12 servings 344 cals

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1 cup butter

• 2/3 cup heavy cream

• 1 egg, beaten

• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

• 3 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives. Stir in cream and egg. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 minutes. Press into a half-inch thick sheet. Cut into squares. Place on baking sheets.

3. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.

4. Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.