Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It’s quick to make and so delicious that you’ll find yourself making it again and again. It’s a timeless classic for strawberry season.

Ingredients for the shortcake dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup milk

Method

Preparing the shortcake batter

Step 1

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2

Cut the butter into the mixture with a pastry cutter until it has a crumbly texture.

Step 3

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the milk into it.

Step 4

Mix the dough quickly until it is smooth. Knead for a few seconds.

Step 5

Take enough batter to make individual shortcakes and place them on a greased baking sheet. You can make 8–9 shortcakes, depending on their size.

Step 6

Bake at 450ºF for about 8 minutes.

Assembling the Shortcake

Step 1

Prepare 2 cups of whipped cream. Use a store-bought package or 35% whipping cream. Whip the cream with 1–2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

Step 2

Wash the strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 3

To assemble, cut a baked cookie in half, spread whipped cream on it, and top with sliced strawberries. Place the other cookie on top and add more whipped cream and strawberries.

Enjoy!