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Simple Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients

Shortcake Biscuits

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup milk

Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cup crushed strawberries
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar in  a large bowl. Cut in the butter until mixture looks like large crumbs. Add the milk and fold in until the mixture is just moistened.
  2. Drop  the dough into biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes in a 450 oven.
  3. Next, the whipped cream. You'll need to whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream on high in a stand mixer for about 5 minutes, until stiff peaks are formed. You could do this by hand - it would certainly be a workout! - but it will take you much longer. Add 1-2 tsp of sugar to the cream and 1 tsp of vanilla to give it a little flavor and set aside (refrigerate if not using immediately).
  4. For the strawberry sauce....In a small saucepan, heat the strawberries until nearly boiling. Add the sugar and mix in thoroughly. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside. This can be stored in the refrigerator but is best served - and enjoyed -  immediately.