Strawberry Shortcake

This is a staple recipe for my family, we all love it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  cups  sliced strawberries
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  beaten egg
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1  cup  whipping cream, whipped

Directions

1. In a small bowl stir together the strawberries and 1/4 cup of the sugar; set aside.
2. Stir together remaining sugar, flour, and baking powder.
3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Combine egg and milk; add to flour mixture. Stir just to moisten.
5. Spread the dough in a greased 8x 1 1/2-inch round bakng pan.
6. Bake in a 450˚ oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
8. Remove from pan.
9. Split into 2 layes.
10. Spoon half of the whipped cream and strawberries over bottom layer.
11. Replace the top layer.
12. Top with remaining berries and whipped cream.
13. Cut into wedges to serve.