Ingredients

* 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1 beaten egg
* 1/2 cup buttermilk
* nonstick spray coating
* 2 cups frozen fat-free whipped dessert topping

Directions

1.
Combine slices strawberries and the 2 tablespoons sugar.
2.
Cover; let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
3.
In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, the 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
4.
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5.
Combine egg and buttermilk.
6.
Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring until combined.
7.
Spray an 8 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan with nonstick coating.
8.
With lightly floured hands, pat dough unto pan.
9.
Bake in a 450 degree oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
10.
Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
11.
Remove from pan; serve warm (or cool completely).
12.
Split shortcake horizontally.
13.
Place the bottom layer on a serving plate.
14.
Top with the sliced berries and some of the topping; add the second layer of shortcake.
15.
Spoon remaining topping on shortcake.