Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Picture yourself on a warm summer day, a gentle breeze swaying through the leaves of nearby trees. The sun kisses your skin as you prepare to indulge in the perfect summer dessert – Homemade Strawberry Shortcake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Gently toss the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let them sit for 30 minutes to release their juices.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
6. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and use a round biscuit cutter to cut out shortcakes.
7. Bake the shortcakes in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. While the shortcakes cool, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
9. To serve, split the shortcakes in half, spoon the macerated strawberries onto the bottom half, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and cover with the top half of the shortcake.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Enjoy the heavenly combination of sweet, juicy strawberries, tender shortcakes, and billowy whipped cream in this Homemade Strawberry Shortcake. It’s the ultimate summer treat!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories: 320

Fat: 18g

Carbohydrates: 38g

Protein: 4g

Picture yourself savoring each bite, the strawberries bursting with flavor, the shortcake crumbly and buttery, and the whipped cream melting in your mouth. It’s a dessert that captures the essence of summer and leaves you craving more. Homemade Strawberry Shortcake – the taste of sunshine in every bite.