Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• nonstick spray coating
• 2 cups frozen fat-free whipped dessert topping

Directions

1. 1

   Combine slices strawberries and the 2 tablespoons sugar.

2. 2

   Cover; let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, the 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.

4. 4

   Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Combine egg and buttermilk.

6. 6

   Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring until combined.

7. 7

   Spray an 8 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan with nonstick coating.

8. 8

   With lightly floured hands, pat dough unto pan.

9. 9

   Bake in a 450 degree oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from pan; serve warm (or cool completely).

12. 12

    Split shortcake horizontally.

13. 13

    Place the bottom layer on a serving plate.

14. 14

    Top with the sliced berries and some of the topping; add the second layer of shortcake.

15. 15

    Spoon remaining topping on shortcake.