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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • BEFORE YOU START
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • TO MAKE THE SHORTCAKES
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and the zest. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until it resembles a course meal. Little by little, stir in heavy cream until the dough starts to hold together (you may use a bit more cream if need be).
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat together to form a rectangle 5 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches long that is about 1 inch thick. Cut the long side of the dough into thirds, and the width in half to form six 2 1/2-inch squares. Place the shortcakes 3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Brush the tops of the shortcakes with the milk or heavy cream and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
  • While the shortcakes are cooling, prepare the strawberries. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with the sugar. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes to macerate.
  • TO MAKE THE WHIPPED CREAM
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, beat the heavy cream and vanilla on medium speed. In a slow steady stream, add the sugar and beat until the mixture forms medium-stiff peaks.
  • The whipped cream is best used when just made, but can be refrigerated in an airtight container overnight and beaten again before serving.
  • TO COMPLETE THE SHORTCAKES
  • Fork split each shortcake in half horizontally. Place one half on each of six plates. Spoon 2 tablespoons of berries on each with a large dollop of whipped cream. Spoon more berries on top. Place each of the remaining halves on top of the berries. Garnish with more cream and berries, if desired. Add a sprig of mint for garnish, if you’d like.
  • PRO TIP: When whipping cream, the colder the cream the better. If the bowl, the whisk or beaters, and the heavy cream are all well-chilled, you will achieve the most volume.
  • Prepare the strawberries and whipped cream no more than 30 minutes before serving. The shortcakes are best eaten the day they are made, but they can be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and frozen for up to 3 weeks. Do not unwrap before defrosting.
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  • nesha 14 years ago
    wow these look great sound great and i bet they taste great thanx for the post
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    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    great recipe thanks bunches
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    " It was excellent "
    murka ate it and said...
    That sounds very yummy for my tummy!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    krumkake ate it and said...
    Oh man, you are soooo making my mouth water right now - I have to try that milk and sugar glaze...that sounds so good! Your pictures are great, michelle - when are you bringing a piece over to me? I'm home...waiting...and waiting...I don't hear the doorbell...hurry up!
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