Classic Farmhouse Strawberry Shortcake Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• For the Shortcakes
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, whisked with 2 Tbsp water for brushing
• For the Filling
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• icing sugar, for dusting