Strawberry Shortcake

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 8 cups (about 2.5 lbs.) strawberries, hulled
• 6 Tbsp . sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting the work surface and biscuit cutter)
• 5 Tbsp . sugar
• 1 Tbsp . baking powder
• 1/2 tsp . salt
• 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp. half-and-half (or whole milk)
• 1/2 tsp . almond extract (or vanilla extract, store-bought or homemade)
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)