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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Delicious Homemade Strawberry Shortcake featuring fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Refrigeration Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • biscuit cutter
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients
  

Strawberries + Whipped Cream

  • 6–7 cups quartered strawberries
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Biscuits

  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for hands and work surface
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt recommended
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or buttermilk
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Strawberry Preparation

  • Stir the strawberries and ¼ cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • This time allows the strawberries to release their delicious juices.

Biscuit Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • Mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl or food processor.
  • Add the cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
  • Pour buttermilk on top and fold everything together until it begins to come together.
  • Transfer to a floured work surface and gently bring the dough together.
  • Flatten into a ¾ inch thick rectangle and fold sides into the center repeatedly.
  • Cut into 2.75 or 3-inch circles with a biscuit cutter.
  • Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet close together.
  • Brush with cream or buttermilk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before assembling.

Whipped Cream Preparation

  • Using a mixer, beat heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and vanilla until soft-medium peaks form.

Assembly

  • Slice the biscuits in half and layer with strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cream, Dessert, homemade, shortcake, strawberry
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