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Strawberry Shortcake 

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Strawberry Shortcake is a classic American dessert that combines juicy strawberries, light, fluffy shortcake biscuits, and freshly whipped cream. It’s perfect for showcasing ripe, in-season strawberries and is sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

  1. For the shortcake biscuits:
  2. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  3. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. 1 tablespoon baking powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  7. 2/3 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for a tangy flavor)
  8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  9. For the strawberries:
  10. 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  11. 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for macerating the strawberries)
  12. For the whipped cream:
  13. 1 cup heavy cream
  14. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  15. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and toss gently. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour to release their juices.

  1. Make the shortcake biscuits: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk (and vanilla, if using) and gently mix until just combined. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle, cut into rounds, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Make the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Don’t overbeat.
  3. Assemble the shortcakes: Slice the biscuits in half horizontally. Spoon the macerated strawberries onto the bottom half of each biscuit. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and place the top half of the biscuit on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. To prevent browning, use slightly under-ripe bananas for the strawberries.
  2. For a different twist, try adding lemon zest to the biscuit dough or squeezing fresh lemon juice over the strawberries.
  3. If you want extra flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar while macerating the strawberries.

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