Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Biscuits
This strawberry shortcake recipe made with homemade biscuits is perfect for any occasion. The crispy and flaky biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream make the ultimate summer dessert.
Servings: 6 shortcakes
Cost: $20
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter cubed and cold
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 lb fresh strawberries washed and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp extract
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the mixture and add milk.
- Fold until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface about 8 times until smooth.
- Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out shapes using a 1 1/2” pastry cutter.
- Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- While the biscuits bake, slice the strawberries and mix with 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar on high until soft peaks form.
- Once the biscuits are baked, cool slightly, then cut them in half horizontally.
- Layer the bottom half with strawberries and whipped cream, then place the top half back on. Add more strawberries and whipped cream on top if desired.
