Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

Shortcake made from scratch with butter and cream is topped with sugared strawberries.

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3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup butter

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 egg, beaten

3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

3 tablespoons white sugar

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

In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar.Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives.Stir in cream and egg.Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 minutes.Press into a half-inch thick sheet.Cut into squares.Place on baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden.Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.

Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.

Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

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