Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup cold butter , cubed
• 0.67 cups heavy cream
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 3 tablespoons white sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until well combined. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream and beaten egg until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Press dough into a 1/2-inch-thick sheet. Cut into squares and place on baking sheets.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow shortcakes to cool.

4. 4

   Place strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar; stir to evenly coat.

5. 5

   Cut cooled shortcakes in half lengthwise and spread with sugared berries.