Strawberry Lemon Shortcake

By Kshonyo

Ingredients

• SHORTCAKE:
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cold butter
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• LEMON BUTTER:
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• WHIPPED CREAM:
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a small bowl, combine strawberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate until serving.
2.In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the milk, egg yolk and lemon peel; stir into crumb mixture until a soft dough forms (dough will be sticky).
3.Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Gently pat or roll each half into a 3/4-in.-thick circle. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack; cool for 15 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter and lemon peel; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.
5.To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates; spread with lemon butter, then top each with a fourth of the strawberries and whipped cream. Cover with shortcake top and remaining berries and cream.