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Fluffy Biscuit-Style Strawberry Shortcake

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A quick and easy homemade strawberry shortcake featuring fluffy, buttery biscuits soaked with macerated strawberries and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for summer and impromptu gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • Optional: a pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and optional black pepper. Let macerate at room temperature.
  2. Make the Biscuit Dough (15 minutes): Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut cold cubed butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Milk and Form Dough (3 minutes): Pour in milk and stir gently until dough just comes together. Turn dough onto floured surface, pat into 1-inch thick rectangle, fold over itself a couple of times, then pat back to 1-inch thick.
  4. Cut and Bake Biscuits (15-18 minutes): Cut biscuits with a 2.5-inch cutter without twisting. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, bake until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
  5. Whip the Cream & Assemble (10 minutes): Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Slice biscuits in half, layer macerated strawberries and whipped cream, then top with biscuit lid. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky biscuits. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Cut biscuits without twisting cutter to allow rising. Macerate strawberries to release juices and soften berries. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Chill baking sheet for extra flaky biscuits. Store biscuits and toppings separately for freshness.

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