Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1½ lb strawberries, sliced
• 3 tbsp sugar, for the berries
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Method

1. MacerateToss the strawberries with 3 tbsp sugar and let them sit 30 minutes until juicy.

2. BiscuitsHeat the oven to 425°F. Mix the dry ingredients, rub in the butter until pea-sized, and stir in the buttermilk. Pat to 1 inch thick, cut 6 rounds, sprinkle with sugar.

3. BakeBake 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.

4. WhipWhip the cream with the powdered sugar to soft peaks.

5. AssembleSplit the biscuits, spoon over berries and juices, and top with cream and the biscuit tops.

Nutrition per serving

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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