World Flavors Cookbook

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Sweetened fresh strawberries and whipped cream sandwiched between a split, warm, buttery biscuit.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 1 quart strawberries, sliced and sweetened with sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions

1. Cut butter into dry ingredients; stir in cream to make a biscuit dough.
2. Bake large biscuits at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes.
3. Let biscuits cool slightly, then split in half.
4. Spoon strawberries and juices over the bottom half.
5. Top with whipped cream and the other biscuit half.