Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake dates back to the 1500s when the first recorded recipe for a biscuit topped with strawberries and cream was published in an English cookbook.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Strawberry Shortcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, cold
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together.
7. Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out circles using a biscuit cutter.
8. Place the circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Allow the shortcakes to cool for 10 minutes, then split them in half horizontally.
11. In a small bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with powdered sugar.
12. To assemble, place a spoonful of strawberries onto the bottom half of each shortcake.
13. Top with whipped cream and then place the other half of the shortcake on top.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 44g15%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.