Shortcake - Strawberry

Last updated: Friday July 04, 2025


Strawberry Topping


2
-
Cups
 Strawberries - Fresh, Sliced
2
-
 TBS Sugar
1
-
 TBS Whipped Cream for Serving

 Instructions


  1. Slice strawberries.
  2. Add sugar and toss. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  3. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. If strawberries do not produce enouch liquid, crush some of them.

Shortcake Dough


2
-
 Cups Flour
-
1/4
 Cup Sugar
1
-
 TBSP Baking Powder
-
1/2
 tsp Salt
-
1/2
 Cup Butter - Unsalted, Cold and Cubed
-
2/3
 Cup Milk
1
-
 tsp Vanilla Extract

 Instructions


  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
  5. Drop dough onto a baking sheet in 6 equal portions.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Serve with whipped cream. Slice shortcakes in half, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Temperature:  400º
Time:              30 Minutes
Yield:             6 Servings
Theo and Nancy