Description
A basic recipe for classic strawberry shortcake using biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for biscuits)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to create syrup.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup of sugar for the biscuits.
- Pour in the milk and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll it to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
- While biscuits cool, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Split the warm biscuits in half horizontally.
- Place the bottom half of a biscuit on a plate. Top with a generous amount of macerated strawberries and syrup.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream. Place the top half of the biscuit on the cream. Add more strawberries and cream on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use store-bought biscuits if you prefer a faster method.
- For richer flavor, use heavy cream with a higher fat content.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: strawberry, shortcake, biscuit, cream, dessert, summer