Summertime Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Summertime Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter, softened*; 3/4 cup buttermilk**; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced; 2 tablespoons sugar; Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, sweetened, whipped

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter, softened*
3/4 cup buttermilk**
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream, sweetened, whipped

1
Heat oven to 450F.
2
Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and baking soda in bowl.
3
Mix in 1/2 cup butter with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Stir in buttermilk just until flour is moistened.
5
Knead dough 10 times on lightly floured surface until smooth.
6
Pat dough into 7-inch (3/4 inch thick) square; cut into 9 squares.
7
Place onto ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
8
Bake 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
9
Cool completely.
10
Combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl.
11
Split shortcakes carefully with fork or serrated knife.
12
Place bottom of 1 shortcake on individual dessert plate; top with dollop of whipped cream and 1/3 cup fruit.
13
Top with remaining shortcake half and dollop of whipped cream.
14
Repeat with remaining shortcakes, fruit and whipped cream.
15
*Substitute Land O Lakes Salted Butter.
16
**Substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 3/4 cup.
17
Let stand 5 minutes.

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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, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Summertime 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.

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