Classic Berry Shortcakes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup cold heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
• 6 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)
• 3 tablespoons sugar, for the berries
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the pieces are the size of peas.

3. 3

   Stir in the cold cream just until a shaggy dough forms. Pat 1 inch thick and cut into 8 rounds.

4. 4

   Brush the tops with cream, sprinkle generously with sugar, and bake 16 to 18 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, toss the berries with the 3 tablespoons sugar and let them sit 20 minutes to draw out their juices.

6. 6

   Split the warm shortcakes, spoon on the berries and their syrup, and finish with whipped cream.