Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Name: Easy Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 7 teaspoons sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 teaspoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1
In a small bowl, mash the strawberries; stir in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
2
For biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tarter and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until moistened.
3
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Shape into two 4-in. circles. Place on an ungreased
4
. Bake at 450u00b0 for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
5
To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates. Top each with half of the strawberry mixture. Replace shortcake tops.
6
In a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop onto shortcakes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 7 teaspoons sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

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