Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
• 1 tablespoon baking powder 🥄
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 🧈
• 2/3 cup whole milk 🥛
• 1 large egg 🥚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 🍓
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
• Whipped cream, for serving 🍦
• Mint leaves, for garnish 🍃

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Spoon the batter evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, mix together the sliced strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl and set aside.
8. Once the cake has cooled, cut into squares and top with the strawberry mixture and a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.

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