Strawberry Shortcake

• strawberry1¼ lb
• granulated sugar3 tablespoon
• lemon zest1 teaspoon
• fine sea salt¼ teaspoon
• all purpose flour8¾ oz
• granulated sugar4 tablespoon
• baking powder1 tablespoon
• fine sea salt¾ teaspoon
• unsalted butter6 tablespoon
• heavy cream1 cup
• flaky sea salt0
• whipped cream0

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the strawberries: in a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and salt.

2. 2

   Set aside to marinate while you make the shortcakes.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Add the cubed butter and, using your fingers, cut in the butter until pea-sized pieces form and the mixture starts to clump together.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup (240 ml) cream and mix just to combine.

7. 7

   Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and pat into a ¾-inch-thick (2 cm) rectangle.

8. 8

   Cut into 8 squares.

9. 9

   Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of each square with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of heavy cream and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and flaky salt.

10. 10

    Bake for 20 minutes, until the shortcakes are cooked through and golden on top.

11. 11

    Cool the shortcakes, then split and serve with the marinated strawberries and whipped cream.

12. 12

    Enjoy!