Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for strawberries
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by mixing sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to create syrup.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in heavy cream until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, slice each shortcake in half horizontally, layer with strawberries and whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg