Individual Berry Shortcakes

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup cold water
• Granulated sugar, for sprinkling
• Sweetened berries
• Sweetened whipped cream

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt three times into a bowl.
2. 2 Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3 Beat the egg lightly, then mix in the cold water.
4. 4 Pour the liquid into the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
5. 5 Divide dough into two greased pie pans or muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with sugar.
6. 6 Bake until golden. Split warm cakes, fill with sweetened berries, and top with whipped cream.