Grandmas Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SHORTCAKE:
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Combine strawberries with sugar and vanilla; mash slightly. Let stand at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
2. Preheat oven to 400°. For shortcakes, whisk together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir just until combined (do not overmix). Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons heavy cream; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For topping, beat heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. To serve, cut shortcakes in half; top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Helpful Hints:

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
1 shortcake with 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/3 cup whipped cream: 638 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.


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