Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Ingredients
- For the strawberries:
- 1 lb. ripe strawberries, hulled (about 4 cups)
- 2 Tbs. granulated sugar; more to taste
- For the biscuits:
- 9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for rolling
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream; more for brushing
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- For the whipped cream:
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
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