Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Biscuits:

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  1. Cut in Butter:

    • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  1. Add Wet Ingredients:

    • Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  1. Form Biscuits:

    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds.

  1. Bake:

    • Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

For the Strawberry Filling:

  1. Prepare Strawberries:

    • In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with sugar and vanilla extract. Toss gently and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.

For Whipped Cream:

  1. Whip Cream:

    • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Assembling the Strawberry Shortcake:

  1. Slice Biscuits:

    • Slice the cooled biscuits in half horizontally.

  1. Layering:

    • Place a spoonful of the macerated strawberries on the bottom half of each biscuit, followed by a dollop of whipped cream. Top with the other half of the biscuit.

  1. Serve:

    • Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful biscuit strawberry shortcake!