Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

Materials:

• 3 c. flour
• 1/4 c. white sugar
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 c. butter
• 2/3 c. heavy cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 3 c. sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 Tbsp. white sugar

Methods:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 c. sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar. 
3. Cut in butter.
4. Stir in cream and whole egg.
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead two minutes.
6. Press into a half-inch thick sheet. 
7. Cut into squares. Place on baking sheets.
8. Brush tops with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
9. Bake in preheated oven 20min or until golden.
10. Slice berries and sprinkle 3 Tbsp. of sugar overtop. Let sit until serving.
11. Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries and whipping cream.