The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake

Name: The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; c. sugar; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. cold butter; 1 large egg; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 1/2 lb. strawberries; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 c. heavy cream; 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Published: Jun 25, 2007

Yields:

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

480

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
cup sugar
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk

Sugared Strawberries

2 1/2 lb. strawberries
2 Tbsp. sugar

Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare Shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissors-fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2With fork, beat egg yolk with buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until dough leaves side of bowl.
3. Step 3On floured surface, with floured hands, knead dough 6 to 8 times to combine; pat to 3/4-inch thickness
4. Step 4With floured 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out shortcakes; place 1 inch apart on ungreased large cookie sheet. Press trimmings together; cut to make 8 biscuits in all.
5. Step 5With fork, beat egg white. With pastry brush, glaze tops of shortcakes with egg white; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack.
6. Step 6Prepare Sugared Strawberries: Hull strawberries, then slice. In large bowl, stir strawberries, sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Let stand 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 hours.
7. Step 7Prepare Whipped Cream: In medium bowl, beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
8. Step 8Split each shortcake. Place bottom halves on 8 plates. Layer berries and cream over shortcake bottoms; replace tops. Dollop with cream and berries.