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shortcake recipe - A stack of golden brown shortcake biscuits with fresh strawberries and cream.

Classic Homemade Shortcake

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A timeless, buttery, and flaky shortcake recipe perfect for pairing with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

  • Total Time: PT30M
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream (for brushing)
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
Step 4: Stir in the 3/4 cup heavy cream and vanilla extract until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 5: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 rounds.
Step 6: Place on the baking sheet, brush with extra cream, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Always use cold butter and do not overmix the dough for the flakiest results.

  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT15M
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit with cream/fruit
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg