Ingredients
– 6 to 7 cups quartered strawberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for whipped cream
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for hands and work surface
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
– 1 cup cold buttermilk
– 2 tablespoons heavy cream or buttermilk
– Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
1-First, mix 6 to 7 cups quartered strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and refrigerate to let their juices flow.
2-Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (204Β°C) to get ready for baking.
3-In a bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
4-Next, cut 3/4 cup cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
5-Add 1 cup cold buttermilk and gently fold until the dough starts to come together; it might look shaggy, but thatβs okay.
6-Transfer the dough to a floured surface and fold and flatten it three times to build flaky layers, then press it to about 3/4 inch thick.
7-After that, cut the dough into 2.75 or 3 inch circles without twisting the cutter to help them rise properly.
8-Re-roll any scraps to make 10 to 12 biscuits total and arrange them close together on a cast iron skillet or lined baking sheet.
9-Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons heavy cream or buttermilk and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a sweet crust.
10-Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden, then let them cool for at least 10 minutes.
11-Meanwhile, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract at medium-high speed until soft to medium peaks form, about 3 minutes.
12-To serve, slice the biscuits in half and layer with the prepared strawberries and fresh whipped cream, then enjoy right away.
Last Step:
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βοΈ Use cold flour chilled for 30 minutes for better biscuit texture.
βοΈ Avoid twisting biscuit cutter to ensure biscuits rise more loftily.
π Prepare strawberries and whipped cream a day ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling and resting time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
