Strawberry Shortcake

1 . Stage

Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8-inch round cake pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Stir mixture until just combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

9 . Stage

Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS