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Classic Strawberry Shortcake

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Delight in the flavors of summer with this Classic Strawberry Shortcake featuring fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for macerating)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for whipped cream)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for whipped cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to aerate.
  3. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently.
  6. Pat into a 1-inch thick round and cut into circles.
  7. Place the circles on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. While the shortcakes cool, combine sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let macerate for 30 minutes.
  9. For the whipped cream, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  10. To assemble, slice the shortcakes in half, layer strawberries and whipped cream, then top with more strawberries and cream.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

Allow the strawberries to macerate longer for a more profound flavor. Serve fresh to maintain the fluffy texture.

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