Strawberry Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. fresh strawberries
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, softened (optional)
1 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.