Classic Strawberry Shortcake A Taste of Summer Bliss

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2 pounds) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 115 g (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream, cold
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for brushing)
• 2 tbsp milk
• 480 ml (2 cups) heavy cream, cold
• 40 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract