Description
Classic Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful dessert featuring tender homemade biscuits layered with sweet macerated strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for a refreshing treat in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup milk
Topping
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with sugar. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes to release their juices and form a syrupy texture, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Make the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine and Form the Dough: Pour the milk into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently just until combined to keep the dough light and fluffy, taking care not to overmix.
- Bake the Biscuits: Spoon the dough onto a baking sheet, forming small biscuit-sized rounds. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Once the biscuits have cooled enough to handle, slice them in half horizontally. Layer each biscuit base with a generous amount of the macerated strawberries followed by whipped cream. Top with the biscuit halves or additional strawberries and cream if desired.
- Serve: Serve the assembled shortcakes immediately to enjoy the combination of warm, buttery biscuits, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream at their best.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness.
- Chilling the butter and using a quick mixing method ensures tender biscuits.
- You can substitute heavy cream whipped fresh if you prefer a homemade whipped cream topping.
- Make sure not to overmix the biscuit dough to keep them light and flaky.
- Serve immediately as the biscuits can become soggy if left too long after assembly.
