Name: Easy Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries -; 1/3 cup sugar -; Biscuits: -; 1 cup all-purpose flour -; 7 teaspoons sugar, divided -; 2 teaspoons baking powder -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda -; 1/4 cup shortening -; 1/3 cup buttermilk -; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Easy Strawberry Shortcake

1. 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries -

2. 1/3 cup sugar -

3. Biscuits: -

4. 1 cup all-purpose flour -

5. 7 teaspoons sugar, divided -

6. 2 teaspoons baking powder -

7. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -

9. 1/8 teaspoon baking soda -

10. 1/4 cup shortening -

11. 1/3 cup buttermilk -

12. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract -

13. 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream -

How to cook deliciously - Easy Strawberry Shortcake

1. Stage

In a small bowl, mash the strawberries; stir in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2. Stage

For biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tarter and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until moistened.

3. Stage

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Shape into two 4-in. circles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Stage

To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates. Top each with half of the strawberry mixture. Replace shortcake tops.

5. Stage

In a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop onto shortcakes.