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mom's strawberry shortcake

(2 ratings)
janenov46 avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jane Whittaker
@janenov46
Massena (now in FL), NY

We couldn't wait for June and Mom's strawberry shortcakes with these biscuits hot from the oven slathered with butter and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Sadly and oddly enough, this was the only time Mom ever made biscuits. The only other time I had biscuits was in school. I loved cafeteria biscuits so much. I TRADED stuff to get MORE biscuits.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Strawberry shortcake is a quintessential summer dessert and this recipe lets fresh, juicy strawberries shine. A from-scratch shortcake is the star of this recipe. It's crunchy and while it has a similar texture to a biscuit, it's sweet. Adding a little butter while warm and before topping with strawberries adds richness. Topped with sweetened strawberries and fresh whipped cream, it's a delicious treat.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mom's strawberry shortcake

  • 2 c
    sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    + 3 tsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten
  • 1/3 c
    milk, more or less
  • 6 tsp
    butter
  • 4 c
    sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 pt
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make mom's strawberry shortcake

  • Pour granulated sugar on top of the sliced strawberries.
    1
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pour 1/4 c granulated sugar on top of the sliced strawberries and set aside.
  • Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
    2
    Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in shortening until it resembles corn meal.
    3
    Cut in shortening until it resembles corn meal.
  • Add the egg.
    4
    Next, add the egg.
  • Then add enough milk to make a dough that can be easily handled.
    5
    Then add enough milk to make a dough that can be easily handled.
  • Roll out the dough and cut out biscuits.
    6
    Roll or pat dough into a circle that is 1/2" thick. Use a 2 3/4" or 3" biscuit cutter to cut the biscuits.
  • Place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
    7
    Place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
    8
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
    9
    For the whipped cream, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form; about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • To assemble, split the biscuits in half and spread with 1 tsp of butter.
    10
    To assemble, split the biscuits in half and spread with 1 tsp of butter.
  • Top with sweetened strawberries.
    11
    Top with sweetened strawberries.
  • Top with whipped cream.
    12
    Top with sweetened whipped cream.
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