The Best Strawberry Shortcake

Name: The Best Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds strawberries ((cleaned, hulled and quartered)); 1/2 cup sugar ((to taste)); 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 grams); 4 teaspoons baking powder* (13 grams ); 3/4 teaspoon salt (6 grams); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (15 grams); 1/3 cup vegetable shortening** (62 grams); 2/3 cup 2% milk (166 grams); 1 large egg ((beaten)); 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams); 3 tablespoons salted butter (cold)