Ingredients
✓ 3 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
✓ 1/3 cup granulated sugar
✓ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
✓ 2 tablespoons baking powder
✓ 3/4 cup butter, COLD (1 & 1/2 sticks)
✓ 1 large egg, cold
✓ 3/4 cup buttermilk**, COLD
✓ 1-2 tablespoons buttermilk, cold OR ice water
✓ 2 cups heavy cream***
✓ 1/3 cup powdered sugar
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
✓ Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
✓ Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
✓ Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
✓ Add egg and buttermilk, mix gently.
✓ Form dough on a lightly floured surface, shape into a disk.
✓ Cut shortcakes from the dough, bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
✓ Make strawberry topping by combining sliced strawberries with sugar.
✓ Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla together.
✓ Place a layer of strawberry topping on each shortcake, top with whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure the dough is not overmixed to maintain a crumbly texture. Use a biscuit cutter or sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15