An American Place Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Name: An American Place Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 5 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 mashed hard-cooked large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 pints strawberries, cleaned and halved (quartered, if large); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 mashed hard-cooked large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 pints strawberries, cleaned and halved (quartered, if large)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Lightly butter a baking sheet.
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Sift the flour, baking powder and 4 tablespoons sugar into a bowl.
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Add the butter, using fingers to work it quickly into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
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Add the cream and yolks; stir with a fork until the dough just holds together.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is just smooth.
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Do not overwork.
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Roll the dough out 3/4-inch thick.
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Using a floured 2 1/2- or 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out 4 rounds.
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Gather the scraps, reroll; cut 2 more rounds.
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Put the 6 rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
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Bake in the center of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and firm to the touch.
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For the filling, mix berries and sugar in a bowl.
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Chill.
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Cool the biscuits on a rack; carefully split them in half.
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Heap the bottoms with strawberries.
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Dollop with the whipped cream, then replace the biscuit tops.
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Serve immediately with remaining whipped cream on the side.

980

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 5 tablespoons sugar, 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, An American Place Strawberry Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

An American Place Strawberry Shortcake

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