Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine strawberries and ¼ cup sugar in a bowl. Refrigerate until sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes.'}

2. 2

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

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, remaining ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut butter into 8 pieces; add to the bowl and cut into flour mixture with a pastry cutter or 2 knives until finely crumbled. Stir in milk until dough just comes together.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; turn to coat with flour. Fold dough in half, press down, and push forward with the heel of your hand. Turn 90 degrees. Repeat 12 times.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Roll dough out to ½- to ¾-inch thickness; cut into 4-inch circles with a ring or cookie cutter. Place shortcakes on an ungreased baking sheet.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, beat heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer until increased in volume but still soft; mix in confectioners' sugar to combine.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Top each shortcake with whipped cream; spoon strawberries on top.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)