Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine slices strawberries and the 2 tablespoons sugar.
  2. Cover; let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  3. In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, the 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Combine egg and buttermilk.
  6. Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring until combined.
  7. Spray an 8 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan with nonstick coating.
  8. With lightly floured hands, pat dough unto pan.
  9. Bake in a 450 degree oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from pan; serve warm (or cool completely).
  12. Split shortcake horizontally.
  13. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate.
  14. Top with the sliced berries and some of the topping; add the second layer of shortcake.
  15. Spoon remaining topping on shortcake.