Description
A classic sweet dessert featuring fresh strawberries and fluffy biscuits.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Let them macerate for at least 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble, split the warm biscuits in half. Spoon a generous amount of strawberries over the bottom half, then top with whipped cream. Place the top half of the biscuit on top. Add more strawberries and cream as desired.
Notes
- For richer biscuits, you can add an egg yolk to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure your butter and milk are very cold for the flakiest biscuits.
- Adjust the sugar in the strawberries to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, sweet, berries, biscuits, cream, summer dessert, classic recipe