Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

This strawberry shortcake recipe features from-scratch biscuits made with butter, egg, and cream, topped with sugared berries for a pretty summer dessert.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup cold butter, cubed
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 0.66666668653488 cup heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow shortcakes to cool.

Step 3

Mix together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until well combined. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream and beaten egg until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Press dough into a 1/2-inch-thick sheet. Cut into squares and place on baking sheets.

Step 4

Place strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar; stir to evenly coat.

Step 5

Cut cooled shortcakes in half lengthwise and spread with sugared berries.