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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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This classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe features tender, flaky homemade shortcakes paired with fresh strawberry topping and fluffy whipped cream. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sugar, these sweet layers make a delightful dessert or snack that’s ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Fresh Strawberry Topping

  • 1 batch of Fresh Strawberry Topping (prepared separately)

Shortcake

  • 3 cups all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup butter (cold, 1 & 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 large egg (cold)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
  • 1–2 tablespoons buttermilk (cold) or ice water

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Fresh Strawberry Topping: Start by making the fresh strawberry topping and cover it to set aside and thicken. It can be served at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator according to preference.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Cut in Butter: Chop the cold butter into small chunks. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter to cut it in until the mixture is crumbly with pea-sized pieces of butter visible.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the cold egg into the cold buttermilk until blended.
  5. Create Dough: Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Use a rubber spatula to stir gently creating a shaggy dough, leaving some flour unincorporated.
  6. Knead Dough: Flour your hands and knead the dough in the bowl a few times, pressing loose flour into the dough. Add 1 tablespoon of cold buttermilk or ice water if dough feels too dry to come together.
  7. Roll and Fold Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll with a rolling pin into a rectangle approximately 9×13 inches. Fold the dough in half, then in quarters, then again. Pat to smooth and roll gently into a rectangle about 1 1/4 inches thick.
  8. Cut Shortcakes: Flour a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter and cut dough pieces without twisting the cutter to maintain rise. Re-roll scraps and repeat cutting.
  9. Prepare for Baking: Place shortcakes snuggly together in a buttered cast iron skillet or greased 9×9 inch baking pan to encourage upward rising rather than sideways spreading.
  10. Chill Dough: Freeze the pan of shortcakes for about 20 minutes to set the dough before baking. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F for at least 20 minutes.
  11. Finish and Bake: Brush the tops of shortcakes with buttermilk or heavy cream and sprinkle generously with sugar for a crunchy, golden finish. Bake them at 425°F for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Make Whipped Cream: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed for 2-5 minutes until thick peaks form. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  13. Assemble Strawberry Shortcakes: While warm, split each shortcake in half. Layer strawberry topping and whipped cream between halves and on top for a luscious dessert.
  14. Freezing Instructions: Unbaked, shaped shortcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. To bake from frozen, bake at 450°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 400°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting dough to ensure maximum rise and flaky layers.
  • Freezing the shaped dough before baking helps achieve flaky, layered biscuits.
  • Use cold ingredients (butter, egg, and buttermilk) to keep the dough tender and flaky.
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle the tops with raw or coarse sugar before baking.
  • Shortcakes can be stored refrigerated for up to two days or frozen unbaked for longer storage.

Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Shortcake Recipe, Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Classic Dessert, Homemade Shortcakes

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