Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars with Glaze in 1h 5min

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Combine dry. Whisk 375g flour, 150g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl until fully blended and airy.
3. Incorporate butter. Cut 225g cold cubed butter into the flour using a pastry cutter until the dough texture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Add liquids. Stir in the beaten egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture begins to clump together.
5. Press base. Firmly press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan until an even, flat layer forms.
6. Prep fruit. In a separate bowl, toss 450g diced strawberries with 100g sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until the berries are glossy.
7. Layer filling. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the bottom crust until no large gaps remain.
8. Add crumble. Sprinkle the remaining dough over the top of the berries until it looks like a rustic, pebbly landscape.
9. Bake bars. Bake for 45 minutes until the edges are pale golden and the fruit is bubbling.
10. Glaze finish. Whisk 120g powdered sugar, 2 tbsp heavy cream, and 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, then drizzle over cooled bars until they look artfully striped.