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Classic Strawberry Shortcake

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A nostalgic dessert featuring tender shortcakes, juicy macerated strawberries, and airy whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar (for the shortcakes)
  • 4 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups half & half or whole milk
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Raw sugar, optional, for sprinkling on the tops
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract, optional
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar (for the whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Place hulled, quartered strawberries in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/3 cup granulated sugar over them and toss to combine.
  3. Let sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes to create syrup.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients until pea-sized crumbs form.
  6. Stir in 1 1/3 cups half & half (add more if needed) until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness, and fold to create layers. Cut into rounds or drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet.
  8. Brush tops lightly with half & half and sprinkle with raw sugar if desired. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly on a rack.
  9. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for the whipped cream. Pour in heavy whipping cream, add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
  10. Split warm shortcakes in half, spoon strawberries onto the bottom, top with whipped cream, and place the top half over. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a tangier shortcake, substitute buttermilk for half & half. For dairy-free, use non-dairy milk with lemon juice.

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