Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

Shortcake made from scratch with butter and cream is topped with sugared strawberries.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• ⅔ cup heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.