Sure, here’s a delightful recipe for a classic Strawberry Shortcake:
### Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
– 2/3 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
### For the strawberries:
– 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– Whipped cream, for serving
### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the strawberries:**
– In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat the strawberries. Set aside to macerate while preparing the shortcakes.
2. **Make the shortcakes:**
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
– In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
– Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– In a separate bowl, combine the milk and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
– Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
– Use a round cookie cutter or a drinking glass (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles of dough. Place the circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
– Brush the tops of the shortcakes with beaten egg wash.
– Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
3. **Assemble the shortcakes:**
– Split the shortcakes in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on serving plates.
– Spoon a generous amount of macerated strawberries over each bottom half.
– Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
– Place the top halves of the shortcakes over the whipped cream.
– Garnish with additional strawberries and whipped cream if desired.
4. **Serve immediately** and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade Strawberry Shortcake!
This recipe combines tender, buttery shortcakes with juicy, sweet strawberries and creamy whipped topping—a perfect summer treat!
