Description
Homemade strawberry shortcake biscuits bring Southern charm to classic desserts. Buttery, flaky biscuits cradle sweet macerated strawberries and billowy whipped cream, delivering pure summer nostalgia that will delight your senses.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cup (160 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Fat Ingredient:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk (plus extra if needed)
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch of salt
Whipped Cream Ingredients:
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (very cold)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the foundation for your biscuits by combining dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Incorporate chilled butter into the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter to create a crumbly texture that resembles coarse sand.
- Slowly introduce buttermilk, gently folding and kneading until a cohesive dough emerges, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and delicately roll out the dough to a uniform one-inch thickness.
- Utilize a floured biscuit cutter to carefully shape uniform rounds, transferring them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 450°F, allowing the biscuits to transform into golden, flaky treasures in approximately 9-10 minutes.
- While biscuits bake, macerate strawberries by combining them with sugar, a hint of salt, and a splash of lemon juice, creating a vibrant, syrupy mixture.
- Prepare the whipped cream by whisking cold cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract for a luxurious, airy texture.
- Once biscuits have cooled slightly, slice them horizontally and layer with a generous dollop of whipped cream and macerated strawberries.
- Crown the creation with the biscuit’s top half, serving immediately to capture the perfect balance of warm, flaky biscuit, sweet cream, and juicy strawberries.
Notes
- Whip cream with precision, ensuring soft peaks form before adding sweetness and vanilla for extra deliciousness.
- Carefully macerate strawberries with sugar, creating a glossy, syrupy mixture that enhances their natural bright flavor.
- Create tender, flaky biscuits by working cold butter into flour quickly and minimizing handling to maintain a delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg