Sugaree’s Bakery Strawberry Shortcake - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3 pints fresh strawberries (1 pint crushed, 2 pints sliced)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups White Lily all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more for topping
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold
• ¼ cup lard
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/c cup buttermilk
• 1 egg white, light beaten
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract