Strawberry Shortcake

 Here is a recipe for classic strawberry shortcake:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
4. Stir in the heavy cream until a soft dough forms.
5. Drop the dough by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shortcakes are golden brown.
7. In a small bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes.
8. Split the shortcakes in half horizontally. Place the bottom half on a plate and top with a spoonful of sugared strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Cover with the top half of the shortcake.
9. Repeat with the remaining shortcakes and serve.