Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups halved strawberries, divided; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; Cooking spray; 6 tablespoons frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed; Whole strawberries (optional)

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups halved strawberries, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Cooking spray
6 tablespoons frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
Whole strawberries (optional)

1
Combine 1 cup strawberry halves, 1/3 cup sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and lemon juice in a bowl, and mash with a potato masher. Stir in 2 1/2 cups strawberry halves. Cover and chill.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
3
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moist (dough will be sticky).
4
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 times with floured hands. Pat dough into a 6 x 4-inch rectangle. Cut dough into 6 squares. Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425u00b0 for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
5
Split shortcakes in half horizontally using a serrated knife; place each bottom half on a dessert plate. Spoon 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over each bottom half. Top with shortcake tops; spoon 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over each top. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping; garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups halved strawberries, divided, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes 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.

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes

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