Fresh Strawberry Lemon Shortcake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk, egg yolk, and ¾ teaspoon lemon zest together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until a dough forms.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 turns. Divide dough in half. Pat or roll each half into a ¾-inch thick round; transfer to a baking sheet.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 15 minutes. Split shortcakes in half horizontally.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine yogurt, sour cream, agave nectar, and remaining ½ teaspoon lemon zest in a bowl; set aside. Beat cream and 1 teaspoon sugar together in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Arrange shortcake bottoms on dessert plates; divide yogurt mixture between bottoms. Top each with ¼ each strawberries and whipped cream. Place cake tops on whipped cream; top each with remaining ¼ each strawberries and whipped cream.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)