Strawberry Shortcake (Printable format)

Golden biscuits meet juicy strawberries and clouds of whipped cream in this timeless American summer favorite.

# What You Need:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 6 rounds using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter.
06 - Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
07 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes until juices form.
08 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a mixer until soft peaks form.
09 - Slice biscuits in half horizontally. Spoon strawberries and their juices over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, and finish with the biscuit top.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The biscuits are impossibly tender and not too sweet, letting the berries shine
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably have
  • It tastes like the best kind of summer nostalgia, whether you grew up with it or not
02 -
  • Cold butter creates flaky layers while room temperature butter just disappears into the dough
  • Letting the strawberries macerate for at least 30 minutes makes a huge difference in flavor
  • Whipped cream can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours if needed
03 -
  • Twisting the biscuit cutter seals the edges and prevents proper rising, so press straight down
  • Brushing the biscuit tops with a little milk before baking gives them an extra golden finish
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