Traditional Strawberry Shortcake
A nostalgic and delightful strawberry shortcake featuring layers of juicy strawberries and fluffy biscuits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the strawberries by mixing them with 1/4 cup of sugar and set aside to create a delicious syrup.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, whisking well.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla, stirring until just combined.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface, then cut into biscuits.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Assemble the shortcake by layering marinated strawberries and whipped cream between the biscuit halves.
Notes
For a twist, substitute strawberries with raspberries or peaches, and feel free to add lemon zest or mint for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg