Super Strawberry Shortcake

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0. Toss strawberries with sugar; let stand, allowing juices from berries to release.
2. For shortcake, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together egg and sour cream. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
3. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough 8-10 times. Transfer to a lightly greased
4. ; roll or pat to a 7-1/2-in. circle. Bake until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely.
5. In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Using a long serrated knife, cut shortcake horizontally in half. Spoon half the strawberries (including juices) over top; spread with half the whipped cream. Add top of shortcake; layer with the remaining whipped cream and berries.

fresh strawberries, sugar, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cold butter, egg, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/super-strawberry-shortcake/ (may not work)