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    Home » Desserts » Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

    Published: May 6, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

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    shortcakes on cooling rack with strawberries/
    shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream.
    shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream

    You can never go wrong with an easy summer dessert recipe like these Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits! These flaky biscuits, topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, can be made in less than 30 minutes. It's a dessert that makes everyone happy!

    Strawberry shortcake on a dark plate layered with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. this recipe

    The secret to the best strawberry shortcake recipe lies in the biscuit. Shortcake biscuits are essentially a sweetened version of the classic you would serve with savory food. And they are the perfect canvas for topping with fresh fruit and cream, making this the best summertime dessert.

    Most of the time, shortcakes come out tough. How you handle your dough is everything! But with only 6 ingredients, you can create flaky, buttery biscuits every single time.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tip for the Best Shortcake Biscuits
    • FAQs
    • More Strawberry Recipes
    • Recipe

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Many biscuit recipes are hard and dry. Not this one! These tender biscuits have a flakey, golden crumb thanks to a combination of butter, baking soda and tangy buttermilk.
    • You can have these on the table in no time! This biscuit recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish making it an easy last minute dessert.

    Ingredients

    Strawberry shortcake ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    • Use COLD butter as melts and creates steam in the biscuits while baking for those irresistible flaky layers.
    • The buttermilk adds a great tang to the biscuits (and helps activate the baking powder for lift and rise) but can be replaced with cream if you don't have any on hand.

    Instructions

    This shortcake recipe is simply a sweetened biscuit and is made with pantry staples. You’ll get the perfect shortcake whenever you follow these easy steps.

    shortcake steps 1 and 2.

    Cut COLD butter into flour, baking powder, and sugar. Add whipping cream and stir until just combined.

    shortcake steps 3 and 4.

    Roll gently and pat flat to an even layer and cut into shapes with a biscuit cutter

    Pro tip: Make sure to press your biscuit cutter straight down. If you twist as you press down, it seals the edges, and the result is a flat, not fluffy, biscuit.

    A bowl of fruit, with Strawberry and Cream and shortcakes.

    Expert Tip for the Best Shortcake Biscuits

    The key to making flaky biscuits with this shortcake recipe is to use really COLD butter. When cutting it into the flour, it allows an even distribution of butter bits. Also, be sure not to overmix! You don't need a smooth dough when cutting out your biscuits. Those little bits of butter melt and create steam during the baking process. The result is lovely, flaky layers!

    Cutting in butter can be done in three easy ways:

    1. Food Processor - Use the pulse button and pulse 5-6 times until ingredients are just combined.
    2. Pastry cutter - Use a rocking motion to cut the butter into the flour.
    3. Forks - Don’t have a pastry cutter or food processor? No worries! You can accomplish the same thing using 2 forks. It takes a little longer but will give you the same flaky result!
    Strawberry shortcakes on black plates with forks and extra strawberries as garnish.

    FAQs

    How do you store shortcake biscuits?


    This shortcake recipe is best eaten the same day you make it but can also be refrigerated or frozen until ready to eat.

    To store shortcake biscuits, cool completely on a rack. Store them in a single layer in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Wrap individually and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    How do you macerate strawberries?


    Macerating is a simple process of soaking fruit in liquid to bring out its sweetness. The easiest way to macerate strawberries is to sprinkle them with a little sugar and let them sit. This process brings out the liquid in the berries and creates a natural strawberry syrup.

    Pro Tip: Use superfine sugar when you are macerating berries to avoid a grainy syrup.

    Best toppings for shortcake


    Shortcake isn't shortcake without whipped cream on top. You can either buy a can, a tub of cool whip or make it from scratch. Do what is easiest for you!

    Traditional homemade whipped cream is pretty much the easiest thing on earth to make and only uses a few ingredients. We like to add a little Greek yogurt to ours to help stabilize it so it can be made ahead of time and still keep the creamy consistency.

    Strawberries, whipped cream and biscuits topped with fruit.

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    Recipe

    Strawberry shortcake biscuit on a black plate with a fork on the side.

    Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

    Garnish With Lemon
    This homemade strawberry shortcake recipe is topped with juicy strawberries and whipped cream - the perfect summer dessert!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 353 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Biscuit Cutter
    • Food Processor
    • Pastry Brushes

    Ingredients
      

    Shortcakes

    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very cold and cut into cubes
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 3 tablespoons whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

    Strawberries

    • 3 cups sliced strawberries
    • 2 tablespoons superfine sugar

    Instructions
     

    To make the shortcakes

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Place flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse a few times until butter is cut into flour mixture.
    • Transfer mixture to bowl and add buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
    • Pat dough out on floured surface to a rectangle that is about ¾ inch thick.
    • Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut biscuits out and place on prepared baking sheet. Reshape dough and cut the rest of the biscuits.
    • Brush tops of biscuits with whipping cream and sprinkle with Turbinado sugar.
    • Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

    To make the strawberries

    • Combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl and set aside until ready to serve.
    • Add powdered sugar, Greek yogurt and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.

    To assemble the shortcakes

    • Slice each shortcake in half. Spoon a dollop of Greek yogurt whipped cream and strawberries on one half of each shortcake.
    • Top with other halves of shortcakes and spoon on additional whipped cream.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Make sure to not overwork the dough or your biscuits will be tough.
    • Press the biscuit cutter straight down instead of twisting to get fluffy biscuits.
    • Don't skip the step of brushing cream and sprinkling raw sugar on top. The golden brown color and crunchy sugar make a good shortcake outstanding.
    Have the time to make homemade whipped cream? This Whipped Cream with Greek Yogurt can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you need it!
    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • ½ cup greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    1. Place the whipping cream in a chilled bowl. Beat whipping cream until medium peaks form.
    2. Add powdered sugar, Greek yogurt and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 401mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    1. Rachel Winter says

      July 04, 2022 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      Made these last night for a 4th of July BBQ. Crowd pleaser and delicious!

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