Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Traditional strawberry shortcake dessert with fresh seasonal berries, sweet flaky shortcakes and whipped cream area classic favorite dessert
Servings: 1 Dozen
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
Shortcakes
- 2 c Sifted Self Rising Flour
- 1/2 c Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Stick of Butter chilled and cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
Whipped Cream
- 1 c Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tbs Confectioner's Sugar
Strawberries
- 3-4 c Fresh Local Ripe Strawberries rinsed and sliced
Instructions
- Shortcakes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
- Combine the flour and brown sugar in a mixing bowl then work in the butter with a pastry blender. Next, add heavy cream to form the dough.
- Place the dough on a floured work surface and pat into ½ inch thickness. Do Not Roll.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes (square or circles) and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Fresh Whipped Cream
- Chill a metal or glass mixing in the freezer for a few minutes
- Remove the bowl from the freezer and add the heavy cream and whip until peaks form, sweeten with confectioner's sugar as you mix.
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Half each shortcake and layer with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
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Notes
Store bought whipped cream can be used if desired.
If preferred, the strawberries can be macerated for extra sweetness: toss sliced strawberries with ¼ cup of granulated sugar and a splash of lemon juice. Cover and let sit for several hours or overnight.
Oven cooking times can vary. Keep an eye on the shortcakes the first time you bake them. you just want them golden brown on top and adjust times if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 318mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g