Tarta de fresa

Ingredientes

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. 4

   Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

5. 5

   While shortcakes are baking, mix strawberries with sugar and let sit.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whip the cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

7. 7

   Once shortcakes are done, let them cool slightly. Split shortcakes in half, top with strawberries and whipped cream, then place the top half back on.