Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. fresh strawberries
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
2/3 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Preparation

Set aside a few strawberries for garnishing.
In bowl, crush half of the remaining strawberries with a fork.
Slice remaining berries and stir into crushed berries with the 1/2 cup of sugar. Set aside.