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Strawberry shortcake recipe from scratch: Delight in this!

strawberry shortcake recipe from scratch
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A delightful strawberry shortcake recipe made from scratch, featuring fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
  6. Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While the biscuits cool, mix sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
  9. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. Assemble the shortcakes by splitting the biscuits, adding strawberries and whipped cream, and topping with the other half of the biscuit.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh strawberries.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the strawberries to your taste.
  • These shortcakes can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.

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