Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberries

• 16 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 2 oz sugar
• ½ oz lemon peel, no pith

Shortcakes

• 10 ½ oz all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ oz sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 ½ oz unsalted butter chilled and diced (¼ in.)
• 4 oz sour cream
• 1 oz whole milk, plus extra to brush
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Whipped Cream and Assembly

• 14 oz heavy whipping cream, chilled
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 - 2 tsp confectioners sugar, to taste