Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add milk and stir just until dough forms.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes until golden.
6. Toss berries with sugar and let macerate for 10 minutes.
7. Whip cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
8. Split shortcakes horizontally, fill with berries and whipped cream.
9. Layer with more shortcake and top with remaining berries and cream.
10. Serve immediately or chilled.