Collection: Strawberry Shortcake

🍓 Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the strawberries:

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the shortcakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed

• ⅔ cup whole milk (plus extra for brushing)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the whipped cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prep the strawberries:
   In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar. Toss and let sit for 20–30 minutes to release juices.

2. Make the shortcakes:

   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   • Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   • Stir in milk and vanilla just until the dough comes together (don’t overmix).

   • Drop spoonfuls of dough (or form rounds) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

   • Brush tops with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar (optional for sparkle).

   • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.

3. Make the whipped cream:
   In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

4. Assemble:
   Slice shortcakes in half. Layer the bottom half with strawberries and juice, top with whipped cream, then place the top half of the biscuit on top. Add more berries and cream if desired!

💡 Tips:

• For extra flavor, macerate the strawberries with a splash of lemon juice.

• Biscuits are best served the same day but can be frozen and reheated.