Enjoy a classic dessert with our Traditional Strawberry Shortcake Recipe.
This easy-to-follow recipe features fluffy homemade biscuits, fresh fruit, and a generous dollop of whipped cream to create the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ideal for any occasion, this timeless treat is sure to impress your family and friends.
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Indulge in the sweet nostalgia by trying our traditional shortcake recipe. This delicious dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to become a family favorite.
Made with the perfect buttermilk biscuit from scratch that melts in your mouth. Then topped with fresh strawberries before finishing it off with a big dollop of freshly whipped cream.
Looking for more strawberry desserts? Try my 4th of July Strawberry Kabobs, Strawberry Pudding Cups, and even my Strawberry Shortcake Mason Jar. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Tips & Tricks for Homemade Biscuit Perfection
- What is a shortcake?
- What other fruits can I use for shortcake?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- Quick Tip
- How to Serve
- Before you Begin!
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Top Recipe Tip
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Tips & Tricks for Homemade Biscuit Perfection
Keep the butter very cold before incorporating it into the flour mixture. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuit.
Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This step is important for the texture of the shortcakes.
Avoid over mixing the dough to prevent the shortcakes from becoming tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
What is a shortcake?
A shortcake is a type of biscuit or scone-like cake that is typically sweetened and has a crumbly, tender texture. Shortcakes are often served as a dessert, most famously in the classic strawberry shortcake, where the shortcake is split and layered with juicy strawberries and whipped cream.
What other fruits can I use for shortcake?
While strawberries are classic, you can also use other berries like blueberries, raspberries, or a combination. Peaches, mangoes, or even a mix of seasonal fruits can also make delicious variations.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Spring Chef XL Dough Blender For Baking, Heavy Duty Manual Dough Mixer, Stainless Steel Pastry Cutter with Sharp Blades, Pastry Blender for Easy Mixing, Dishwasher Safe - Mint
M JINGMEI Biscuit Cutter Set for baking (5 Pieces/Set), Round Cookies Cutter with Handle, Professional Baking Dough Tools2 Pack Silicone Baking Mat, 24Sur La Table Wild Strawberry 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set, RedZEAYEA Set of 2 Berry Basket, Melamine Berry Bowl With Holes, Square Kitchen Fruit Basket, 5
📋Ingredients
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Substitutions and Variations
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Feel free to mix in other berries or fruits of your choice. Try my Walking Strawberry Shortcakes for a fun twist on this classic recipe.
For the best whipped cream, make sure both the heavy cream and the bowl are well chilled before whipping. Whip until stiff peaks form, but be careful not to over whip!
Check out the full directions for my Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together.
Step 2: Use a pastry blender or fork to cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture.
Step 3: Stir the buttermilk into the flour and butter mixture.
Step 4: Portion the dough out into balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Lightly beat an egg and brush onto the dough balls, then sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
Step 6: Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.
Quick Tip
For the best results, make sure both the heavy cream and the bowl are well chilled before whipping.
How to Serve
Step 7: Make the whipped cream by beating the heavy cream with sugar until it forms stiff peaks.
Step 8: Slice a shortcake in half and fill will whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Before you Begin!
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Storage and Reheating Instructions
If you have any leftovers, it's best to store the ingredients separately. Store any leftover shortcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerate: Store the whipped cream and chopped fruits separately in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 days for the best freshness.
Freezer: Freeze the biscuits in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag for 2-3 months.
Thaw and Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If you'd like to warm it up, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds or heat in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until warmed through.
Top Recipe Tip
Make sure the butter is cold. This helps the shortcake rise and give you those delicious flaky layers we all love!
More Recipes You'll Love!
- Check out my other recipe for Walking Strawberry Shortcake.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Grilled Pound Cake with Balsamic Strawberries and Mascarpone Cream.
📖 Recipe Card
Traditional Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ⅓ cup sugar.
- Add the butter and use a pastry blender or fork to blend the ingredients until it resembles coarse sand.
- Stir in the buttermilk.
- Scoop the dough into balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- To serve, beat together the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Cut one biscuit in half and top with strawberries, blueberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
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