Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. sliced strawberries (fresh)
1/4 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 beaten egg
2/3 c. milk
3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar, set aside.
For shortcake, thoroughly stir together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cut in the 1/2 cup butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine beaten egg and milk; add all at once to dry ingredients and stir just to moisten. Spread dough in a greased 8 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan, building up edges slightly.
Bake in a 450\u00b0 oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
Cool in pan, 10 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Split in 2 layers; lift top off carefully.
If desired, spread bottom layer with softened butter.
Whip cream with 2 tablespoon sugar just to soft peaks. Spoon berries and whipped cream between layers and over top.
Serve warm.
Makes 8 servings.