Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Certainly! Strawberry Shortcake is a classic and delicious dessert. Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients for Strawberry Shortcake:

For the Shortcakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Half a cup of chilled, unsalted butter, divided into little pieces.
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberries:

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions Strawberry Shortcake:

1. Preheat the oven:
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare the strawberries:
   In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries in sugar, then set aside to let them release their juices.
3. Make the shortcakes:
   In a large mixing basin, stir together the Sugar, Flour, baking powder, and salt. When the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or your fingertips.
4. Add the vanilla extract and milk. Mix until barely incorporated. Keep in mind that the dough should be somewhat sticky and avoid overmixing it.
5. Place the dough onto a surface dusted with flour. Work the dough lightly several times until it comes together. Pat dough to a thickness of about 1 inch.
6. Cut the dough into the shape of shortcakes using a round biscuit cutter. Transfer the rounds to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake the shortcakes for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. After letting them cool a little on the baking sheet, move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
8. Make the whipped cream:
   Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a refrigerated basin until stiff peaks form.
9. Assemble the Strawberry Shortcakes:
   Cut the shortcakes in half lengthwise. Spoon a small amount of the strawberry mixture onto each shortcake’s lower half. Place the other half of the shortcake on top after dolloping a good amount of whipped cream on top.
10. Serve:
    Serve the strawberry shortcakes immediately and enjoy!

This recipe makes a delightful and classic Strawberry Shortcake. Feel free to adjust the sugar quantities based on your preference, and enjoy this delicious treat!

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