2cupsall-purpose flourplus more for dusting the countertop
8tablespoonsunsalted buttercold, cubed
¼cupgranulated sugar
2teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonsalt
½ to ¾cupbuttermilk
1tablespoonheavy cream
2tablespoonscoarse sugar
Whipped Cream:
1cupheavy whipping cream
¼cuppowdered sugar
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Strawberries:
In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
4 to 5 cups fresh strawberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Biscuits:
Preheat the oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a food processor. Pulse briefly to combine the ingredients until the flour resembles coarse cornmeal.
2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Transfer the flour mixture to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the buttermilk into the flour mixture, and stir until it just begins to come together. It shouldn’t be sticky or tacky.
½ to ¾ cup buttermilk
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times. Form the dough into a rectangle shape about ½ - ¾ -inch thick.
Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 6 equal squares. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet spaced about 1-2 inches apart.
Use a pastry brush to lightly brush heavy cream over the tops of the dough. Then sprinkle with coarse sugar.
1 tablespoon heavy cream, 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Whipped Cream:
Place the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to mix on low speed until the ingredients are well combined, about 1 minute.
1 cup heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Increase the speed to medium and continue to mix until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Assemble:
Cut each shortcake in half horizontally. Add 2-3 spoonfuls of strawberries to half a slice of shortcake followed by some whipped cream. Add the remaining piece of shortcake with more strawberries and whipped cream.
Serve immediately. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 strawberry shortcake. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.