Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Easy Homemade Biscuits to Impress
Enjoy these delightful strawberry shortcakes featuring fluffy homemade biscuits and fresh, macerated strawberries. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar))
Strawberry Topping
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Make the biscuit dough: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together dry ingredients. Add cold butter.
- Cut in the butter: Use a pastry cutter to break butter into pea-sized bits.
- Add the buttermilk: Pour in cold buttermilk. Stir gently until dough comes together.
- Shape the biscuits: Pat dough into 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold 2-3 times, then pat out again.
- Cut biscuits: Use a floured 2.5-inch round cutter to stamp out biscuits.
- Bake: Place biscuits on baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble shortcakes: Slice biscuits. Spoon strawberry mixture, add whipped cream, then top with biscuit lid.
- Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
For extra fluffy biscuits, make sure all your ingredients are very cold!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 300mg