Strawberry Shortcake

Super delicious simple dessert. 

Strawberry Shortcake Printable Recipe

2 Pints Strawberries, leaves removed

1/2 Cup Sugar

Shortcake Ingredients

4 Cups All Purpose Flour

3 Tbsp. Sugar

1/4 Tsp. Salt

5 Tsp. Baking Powder

1 1/4 Cups Butter

1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream

*1 tbsp. melted butter or heavy cream

* 3 Tbsp. Raw Sugar

Whipped Cream Ingredients

1 3/4 Cups Heavy Cream

1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Extract 

Cut the strawberries in quarters and mix with the sugar. Cover and set aside.

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large mixing bowl, sift in the, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add in the butter and rub it into the four mixture. 

Add in the heavy cream and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for a minute on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut the dough into rounds.

Place the shortcakes on a greased baking sheet, and brush the top with a little bit of melted butter or heavy cream. Optional top with a sprinkle of raw sugar for additional crunch. 

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

While the shortcakes are baking beat the whipped cream ingredients together until it thick.

To serve, pull the shortcakes apart, place the bottom half on a plate and top with a spoonful or two of the strawberries. Cover with the top half, add a few more berries and some whipped cream.

Serve and enjoy.