Strawberry Shortcake

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl stir together the strawberries and 1/4 cup of the sugar; set aside.
2. 2
   Stir together remaining sugar, flour, and baking powder.
3. 3
   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Combine egg and milk; add to flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir just to moisten.
6. 6
   Spread the dough in a greased 8x 1 1/2-inch round bakng pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a 450˚ oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pan.
10. 10
    Split into 2 layes.
11. 11
    Spoon half of the whipped cream and strawberries over bottom layer.
12. 12
    Replace the top layer.
13. 13
    Top with remaining berries and whipped cream.
14. 14
    Cut into wedges to serve.