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Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits

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This fresh strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Buttery, flaky biscuits are topped with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a classic and delicious treat.

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

 

For the Topping:

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

For the Biscuits:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times.
Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round and cut out 6-8 biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.

For the Topping:

In a large bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside for 15-20 minutes to macerate.

In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

To assemble the shortcakes, slice the biscuits in half horizontally and place the bottom half on a plate.

Spoon some of the macerated strawberries and their juices over the biscuit.

Top with a dollop of whipped cream and place the other half of the biscuit on top.

Spoon more strawberries and whipped cream over the top of the biscuit and serve immediately.

These fresh strawberry shortcakes with homemade biscuits are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Buttery, flaky biscuits are topped with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a classic and delicious treat.

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