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The Best Strawberry Shortcake

July 6, 2017

Strawberries are in season and it’s time for a summer classic. . . strawberry shortcake.  My version is light and fluffy and keeps well for up to a week.  You can also freeze the biscuits and save them for raspberry, blueberry, and peach season too!

I recently made 120 of them for Alexandra and Carvil’s backyard wedding reception and they were a huge hit!  Many of their guests came back for seconds.

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How to Make Easy Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is easy to make, but there are a few things you should know to help you get better results.

Mix with your hands. . .but not too much

Yes, you can use a tool, but you’ll be cutting forever and your butter or margarine won’t mix nearly as evenly.  Mix and break apart until everything is pea-sized or less.

Once you add cold milk, try not to knead too much.  It’s a fine balance between getting all the flour worked in and overworking your dough.  Every new baker makes their biscuit dough too tough the first time or two, so don’t worry if it happens to you.

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Butter is Best

I made the version for the wedding using margarine so it would be vegan-friendly.  If you and your guests are not opposed, use butter for the best results.  Don’t worry, it will still taste great either way.

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Flour and Roll

Lightly flour the surface you’ll be rolling out the biscuits on.  Roll to between a 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch thickness.  If you don’t want to cut them into shapes, you can press your biscuit dough into a pan and cut it out in squares.  I used something similar to this heart shaped cookie cutter.

If you are cutting your biscuits into shapes, be aware that if you reuse the dough those biscuits will be a bit tougher.  I personally can’t bear the thought of throwing away good dough, so I deal with the little bit of toughness.

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Second Helping Strawberry Shortcake
The best strawberry shortcake that will have your guests begging for seconds.Serves 122 1/3 cups flour,
2 tbsp sugar,
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder,
1 tsp salt,
1/2 cup butter or margarine,
1 cup cold milk,

 

Strawberries,
Whipped Cream.

Instructions:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Add margarine and cut in until pea sized or less. Add milk and stir. Knead lightly until all flour is incorporated. You should end up with a slightly sticky, but rollable dough.

Lightly flour the rolling surface and the top of your dough. Roll out the dough to 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Cut with your favourite cookie cutter. Spread a few drops of milk on the top of the biscuit and sprinkle some coarse sugar. (Regular sugar works too.)

Bake at 425 F for 13-15 minutes or until some spots are a light brown. Cool and serve with whipped cream and strawberries.

Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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About Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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  1. [email protected]'m Busy Being Awesome says

    July 7, 2017 at 7:06 am

    This looks divine! 120 shortcakes?! You're a rockstar :-D Have you ever tried with gluten free flours?
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      July 7, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Not this recipe, but I'd be up for the challenge!
      Reply
  2. Kristi File says

    July 7, 2017 at 7:13 am

    OMG this seriously looks like the best strawberry shortcake EVER! The idea of putting it on a biscuit is genius!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      July 7, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Thanks friend!
      Reply
  3. Falak says

    July 7, 2017 at 7:25 am

    Omg that looks so good! Can't wait to make it. Luckily my husband just picked up a big box of strawberries from Costco yesterday!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      July 7, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Strawberries from Costco are always the best.
      Reply
  4. Christine C says

    July 7, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorites! Love the heart shapes for the wedding!
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    • Kristen Raney says

      July 7, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Me too! It just added that little extra touch.
      Reply
  5. Gabby says

    July 7, 2017 at 8:04 am

    I'm not a big strawberry person myself but my husband is. I'd love to make this for him for dessert one night as a surprise! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      July 7, 2017 at 8:26 am

      You're welcome!
      Reply
  6. jackie says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:08 am

    wow, seriously these look so good! i am going to have to try them! thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  7. Yolanda says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:09 am

    This is my favourite! I have to try this myself and I have to say, I love that you make the cake into hearts - very cute :)
    Reply
  8. Emily says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:31 am

    I love the heart shaped cookie cutters you used! This dish is so cute and yummy looking!
    Reply
  9. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:33 am

    Those turned out so cute! One thing I wished I had learned from my grandma was how she made pie crust. She made the best pie crust. I love that you cut out heart shapes!
    Reply
  10. Casey the College Celiac says

    July 7, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    This has me drooling! The shortcake looks super fluffy and I'm a sucker for strawberries! I love how simple the ingredients are too...
    Reply
  11. Leslie says

    July 7, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Strawberry shortcake is my weakness! Oh my gosh i bet this is SO good with the homemade biscuits, yum!
    Reply
  12. Taylor Mead | The Millennial Sprinkle says

    July 7, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    These look so delicious! I will definitely be making them this summer, thanks so much for sharing the recipe! xx, Taylor (thesprinkle.tayloramead.com)
    Reply
  13. Robin says

    July 8, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Omg YUM, this sounds so good! My husband and I love strawberry shortcake, and I want to experiment with some variations this summer. I've been wanting to try putting basil ice cream on it!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      July 8, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Basil ice cream sounds like an amazing idea!
      Reply
  14. colleen wool says

    July 9, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I cant wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      July 9, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      Thank you! Let me know how it turns out!
      Reply
  15. Suzanne Spiegoski says

    July 10, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Strawberry shortcake is my favorite dessert! It was my wedding cake! YUM
    Reply

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