Strawberry Shortcake (Printable Version)
Soft shortcakes with fresh berries and whipped cream come together for a sweet treat.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry stuff
01 -
Salt, 3 grams
02 -
All-purpose flour, 240 grams
03 -
Granulated sugar, 50 grams
04 -
Baking powder, 15 grams
→ Butter
05 -
Cubed cold unsalted butter, 113 grams
→ Wet stuff
06 -
Heavy cream, 240 milliliters
→ Fruit
07 -
Sliced fresh strawberries, 300 grams
08 -
Sugar for strawberries, 50 grams
→ Extras
09 -
Whipped cream, 240 milliliters
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 200°C and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 -
Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt well in a big bowl.
03 -
Toss the cold butter into the dry mix then mash with a fork or pastry cutter until it looks crumbly.
04 -
Pour in the cream and mix gently till it just sticks together. Then lightly knead on a floured surface but don’t overdo it.
05 -
Flatten the dough to about 2.5 cm thick, cut out circles with a cookie cutter, and place them on your lined tray.
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Cook for 15-20 minutes till they’re a soft golden color. Take out and cool a bit.
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Mix sugar with the sliced strawberries and let sit so juice comes out while shortcakes bake.
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Slice the shortcakes in half, spoon strawberries on bottom pieces, spread whipped cream, and top with the other halves. Add extra cream if you want and eat right away.
# Helpful Tips:
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Be gentle with the dough and don’t knead too much so the shortcakes stay soft.