Shortcake With Strawberries,

Ingredients:

All-purpose Flour --------------------------- 2 cups

Granulated Sugar -------------------------- 1/3 cup

Baking Powder ------------------------------ 2 teaspoons

Salt ------------------------------------------------ 1/2 teaspoon

Unsalted Butter ------------------------------1/2 cup, cut into small pieces

Heavy Cream --------------------------------- 2/3 cup, plus more for brushing the top

Strawberries------------------------------------2 cups, hulled and sliced

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Whipped Cream ------------------------------for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the heavy cream until a dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently.
Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a little bit of heavy cream.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shortcakes are lightly golden.
While the shortcakes are baking, mix the sliced strawberries with the 1/4 cup sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
To assemble the shortcakes, split each shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon some strawberries and their juices onto the bottom half, and place the top half on top.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Shortcake!