homemade

Shortcake

Strawberry

A delicious dessert recipe from scratch! So easy and gorgeous, this Homemade Strawberry Shortcake is the BEST!

Ingredients

For The Strawberries: • strawberries • sugar   For The Shortcakes: • all-purpose flour • sugar • baking powder • salt • unsalted butter • whole milk • eggs • sparkling sugar For The Whipped Cream: • heavy cream • pure vanilla extract • powdered sugar

1

Macerate sliced strawberries by combining with sugar and refrigerating.

2

Pulse together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter until mixture resembles a coarse sand.

3

Slowly pour in milk and egg, while pulsing, until the dough just forms into large clumps.

4

Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, knead, and form into a rough rectangle. Cut into 6 squares.

5

Arrange on baking sheet, brush the tops with beaten egg white, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

6

While the shortcakes are cooling, whip heavy cream with vanilla and powdered sugar; set aside.

7

Slice each shortcake in half and top with macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.

8

Lay the shortcake tops over the whipped cream, garnishing with remaining whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.

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