Strawberry Shortcake

When I went outside to play with my kids in the backyard, I noticed red in my strawberry patch. I figured I could probably get 10 berries today so I only took a small bowl with me. The plants were loaded! I got quite a few berries that were huge, but most were medium sized. I didn't see too many blooms left, but there were tons of green and pink berries. I think we'll be enjoying fresh strawberries frequently this year!

I was really surprised by the number of strawberries I was able to pick today. We've had some heavy rain lately (and not much sun). I was worried that the moisture would encourage slugs to sample my berries, but I only had to throw away 3 strawberries.

It was fun trying to think of things to do with the strawberries, but I ultimately decided on strawberry shortcake! Yum! 

My shortcake turned out really well, though I forgot to butter the pan first.

Shortcake recipe:
2 c flour
3 tbsp sugar
1.5 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of cinnamon
1/4 c butter, softened
3/4 c milk
1 egg

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl, then add the butter, milk, and egg.
You can either form individual shortcakes or make a large one (if you use a glass pan, butter it first!).
I sprinkled the top with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, which was quite good (definitely give it a try).
Bake @ 425 degrees (F) for 15-20 minutes

I'm really excited for breakfast tomorrow; we're going to have strawberry pancakes since we didn't finish all of the berries today. I'm already making plans for the next bunch of ripe strawberries (maybe scones!). What is your favorite thing to do with strawberries?