Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Strawberries
For the Shortcake
For the Whipped Cream
Method
Prepare the Strawberries
- 1
Slice the Strawberries
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly under cold running water. Remove the green tops and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
- 2
Add Sugar to Strawberries
In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat the strawberries evenly. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to allow the juices to form.
Make the Shortcake
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
- 5
Incorporate Butter
Cut 1 stick of unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 6
Add Cream and Vanilla
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir gently with a spatula until the dough comes together. Do not 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 shortcakes using a round cookie cutter or a glass.
- 8
Bake the Shortcakes
Place the cut shortcakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Make the Whipped Cream
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, pour 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Strawberry Shortcake
- 10
Layer the Shortcake
Slice the baked shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of the macerated strawberries over the bottom half of each shortcake.
- 11
Add Whipped Cream
Top the strawberries with a dollop of whipped cream, then place the top half of the shortcake on top.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious strawberry shortcake!
