Strawberry Shortcake – m. c. de marco

Ingredients

• 2 c. white flour
• 1 T. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ T. sugar
• ¾ stick butter (6 T.)
• ½ T. vanilla extract
• ¾ c. cream
• 1 T. sanding sugar (optional topping)
• 1 pint strawberries, cut to a desirable size
• ¼ c. sugar
• 1 c. cream
• 1 ½ T. confectioners sugar (optional)
• ¼ tsp. cream of tartar (optional)
• ¼ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)