Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Sugarded Donut Biscuit | Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberries | Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
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Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Mix them with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let them sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
- 2
Make the Biscuit Dough
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/4 cup of sugar.
- 3
Incorporate Butter
Cut in the chilled unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
- 6
Bake the Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble the Shortcake
Once the biscuits have cooled slightly, cut them in half. Place a biscuit half on a plate, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, top with macerated strawberries, and finish with whipped cream. Cap it with the other biscuit half.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious strawberry shortcake!
