Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Ingredients

fresh strawberries

1/2 cup sugar, divided

2 1/2 cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces

2 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup whipping cream

2 Tbs sugar

2Tbs strawberry jam

chopped fresh mint

425 (220)

Combine sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar and set aside.

Combine flour, baking powder and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Whisk eggs, sour cream and vanilla; add to flour, just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead 6 times. Pat into 8" square. Cut into 16 squares. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 425 for 9-11 min.

Beat whipping cream+ 2 Tbs sugar.

Split shortcakes horizontally. Combine jam and mint. Spread bottom part with jam, strawberries, whip cream. Serve immediately.