Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake
Description
This strawberry shortcake recipe features from-scratch biscuits made with butter, egg, and cream, topped with sugared berries for a pretty summer dessert.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup white sugar
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 cup cold butter, cubed
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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1 large egg, beaten
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3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
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3 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until well combined. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream and beaten egg until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Press dough into a 1/2-inch-thick sheet. Cut into squares and place on baking sheets.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow shortcakes to cool.
4
Place strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar; stir to evenly coat.
5
Cut cooled shortcakes in half lengthwise and spread with sugared berries.