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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits

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A quick and easy dessert featuring light, tender homemade biscuits layered with macerated fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, cold (or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice as substitute)
  • 4 cups (approx. 600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  4. Pour in cold buttermilk and gently stir until just combined; dough should be slightly sticky but not wet.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough gently about 5 times to bring it together.
  6. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick rectangle and cut out rounds using a 2.5-inch (6 cm) biscuit cutter without twisting.
  7. Arrange biscuits on the baking sheet close but not touching for soft sides or spaced apart for more crust.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and lightly firm to the touch.
  9. While biscuits bake, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate.
  10. In a cold bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. Slice each biscuit in half horizontally. Spoon strawberries over the bottom half, add whipped cream, then place the top biscuit on and finish with more cream and berries if desired.
  12. Serve immediately, best enjoyed fresh or slightly warm.

Notes

Use cold butter and handle dough gently to ensure fluffy biscuits. Avoid twisting the biscuit cutter to get better rise. Macerate strawberries for at least 15 minutes for best flavor. Use a chilled bowl for whipping cream to speed up the process and avoid overbeating.

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