Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake

Light and airy buttermilk shortcake biscuits are topped with juicy, fresh strawberries in this easy recipe that makes a summer dessert favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 8 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.75 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 0.25 cup turbinado sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in buttermilk until the flour mixture is moistened.

Step 3

Drop 1/3-cup scoops of the dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Brush biscuits with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/3 cup white sugar, and salt together in a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Cut in cold butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Mix sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup white sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Allow berries to rest until juices develop, about 30 minutes.

Step 9

Serve strawberries with juice over the baked biscuits.