Authentic Strawberry Shortcake: Flaky

Instructions:

1. Combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a glass bowl.
2. Stir the strawberry mixture gently to coat and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to macerate.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. Use a pastry cutter or forks to work the chilled butter cubes into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized lumps.
6. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir with a spoon just until the dough comes together.
7. Beat the chilled heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
8. Bake the shortcakes until golden brown, then layer with macerated strawberries and whipped cream.