Strawberry Shortcake

Layers of fluffy biscuits, juicy strawberries, and whipped cream make for a divine dessert in every bite. Perfect for a summertime barbecue or a simple family gathering. You can never go wrong with this classic strawberry shortcake recipe.

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the strawberries: in a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside to marinate while you make the shortcakes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed butter and, using your fingers, cut in the butter until pea-sized pieces form and the mixture starts to clump together. Add 1 cup (240 ml) cream and mix just to combine.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and pat into a ¾-inch-thick (2 cm) rectangle. Cut into 8 squares. Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of each square with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of heavy cream and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and flaky salt.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes, until the shortcakes are cooked through and golden on top.

6. 6

   Cool the shortcakes, then split and serve with the marinated strawberries and whipped cream.

7. 7

   Enjoy!

Comments