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Name: Traditional American Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: America
Ingredients: For the Strawberries:; 1 quart fresh strawberries (about 4 cups); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; For the Shortcakes:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; -1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream, plus more for brushing; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional); For the Whipped Cream:; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract