Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

Equipment

• Mixing bowls

• Pastry cutter or forks

• Baking sheet

• Parchment

• Rolling pin

• Mixer for whipped cream

1. Macerate berries

   • Ingredients:
     • 4 cups sliced strawberries
     • 1/4 cups sugar
   • Action: Toss strawberries with sugar and let sit 20–30 minutes to release juices.

2. Make biscuit dough

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cups flour
     • 1/4 cups sugar
     • 1 tablespoon baking powder
     • 1/2 teaspoons salt
     • 1/2 cups cold butter
     • 3/4 cups milk
   • Action: Whisk dry ingredients, cut in butter to pea-sized pieces, then stir in milk until dough forms.

3. Shape and bake

   • Ingredients:
     • Biscuit dough
     • Flour for surface
   • Action: Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat 1-inch thick, cut 8 biscuits, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.

4. Whip cream

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 cup heavy cream
     • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
     • 1 teaspoon vanilla
   • Action: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks.

5. Assemble shortcakes

   • Ingredients:
     • Baked biscuits
     • Macerated berries
     • Whipped cream
   • Action: Split biscuits, spoon in strawberries and whipped cream, then top with more berries and cream.