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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Enjoy a delightful Strawberry Shortcake, a summer favorite that combines buttery shortcakes, juicy strawberries, and whipped cream for a heavenly dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcakes
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
  • ¾ cup Whole milk
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries (sliced)
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (chilled)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • pastry cutter
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the whole milk and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Toss the sliced strawberries with a bit of sugar in a bowl while the shortcakes cool. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  7. Whip the chilled heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
  8. Assemble your shortcakes by slicing them in half and layering with the strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep butter cold and ensure ingredients are measured accurately.

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