Summertime Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Strawberry Filling
Shortcakes
Whipped Cream
Method
Strawberry Filling
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Rinse the fresh strawberries under cool water, then hull and slice them into quarters. Place the strawberries in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Sweeten the Strawberries
Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice to the sliced strawberries. Toss gently to coat. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
Shortcakes
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Cut in Butter
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 6
Add Cream and Vanilla
Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- 8
Bake the Shortcakes
Place the shortcakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
Whipped Cream
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Shortcake
Slice the shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of the strawberry filling onto the bottom half of each shortcake, followed by a dollop of whipped cream. Place the top half back on and serve immediately.
