Ingredients
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- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by slicing them and mixing with granulated sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes to macerate.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk and vanilla; stir just until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form shortcakes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by splitting shortcakes, layering with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (about 151g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 252mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 46mg