Strawberry Shortcake by Jacques Pépin

It is important not to overwork the dough, or it will toughen. I make it by hand here, but it can also be done in a food processor, with only a few pulses required.



From Jacques Pépin's A Grandfather's Lessons: In the Kitchen with Shorey:

"Shorey adores berries, and I wanted to show her how to make a shortcake dough that would go with any berries or with other fruit in season. It is important not to overwork the dough, or it will toughen. I make it by hand here, but it can also be done in a food processor, with onl…