Classic Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Classic Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 8 biscuits
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling); 3 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt; 8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into tablespoons; 2/3 c. heavy cream; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 egg white, lightly beaten (for wash on top of biscuits); 16 oz. strawberries, sliced; 1 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 1/4 c. heavy cream, cold; 2 tbsp. powdered sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt
8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into tablespoons
2/3 c. heavy cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 egg white, lightly beaten (for wash on top of biscuits)
16 oz. strawberries, sliced
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/4 c. heavy cream, cold
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

	PREP TIME 30m	COOK TIME 15m	TOTAL TIME 45m
YIELD about 8 biscuits

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender.
In a small bowl whisk together the cream and egg. Pour into dry ingredients until large clumps form.
There will still be pockets of flour. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds to pick up an loose crumbs.
Using a rolling pin, roll into an even layer, 3/4-inch thick.
Using a 2 1/2-inch or 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut 8 discs and transfer to the baking sheet.
Brush edges and tops with the lightly beaten egg white.
Place in the oven and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Meanwhile, toss sliced strawberries in a bowl with sugar. Set aside.
Remove biscuits from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff.
To assemble, cut the cooled biscuits in half. Spoon strawberries on, then dollop whipped cream over top. Place the top of the biscuit on and serve immediately.