Shortcake

Instructions

1. Cut the strawberries into pieces, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and leave to macerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (gas mark 6-7) and line a tray with baking paper.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
4. Add the cold butter and rub it in until the mixture is crumbly.
5. Pour in the milk and mix quickly with a spatula to form a soft dough.
6. Roll the dough out 2 cm thick, cut out 6 rounds and place them on the tray. Brush with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shortcakes are well golden. Let them cool slightly.
8. Whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla. Split each shortcake in two, fill with strawberries and cream, then put the top back on.