Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Local Strawberries, House Made Shortcake (From Our Friends at Geiringers Orchard)
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Ingredients
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Strawberries
Shortcake
Whipped Cream
Method
Prepare Strawberries
- 1
Slice and Sweeten
Wash the fresh strawberries under cold water. Remove the stems and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference. In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat the strawberries in sugar, then set aside to macerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make Shortcake
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Cut 1 stick of unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake Shortcakes
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass. Place the shortcakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Make Whipped Cream
- 6
Beat Heavy Cream
In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
Assemble Dessert
- 7
Layer Ingredients
Once the shortcakes have cooled slightly, slice them in half horizontally. On the bottom half, spoon a generous amount of the macerated strawberries along with some of the juices. Top the strawberries with a dollop of whipped cream, then place the top half of the shortcake on top.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra strawberries and whipped cream on top.