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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from Scratch

May 15, 2020 by girlinspired 1 Comment

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Layered biscuit, strawberries, and whipped cream and an overhead photo of strawberry shortcake with text overlay
Layered biscuit, strawberries, and whipped cream and an overhead photo of strawberry shortcake with text overlay
Layered biscuit, strawberries, and whipped cream and an overhead photo of strawberry shortcake with text overlay

Have you ever tried a strawberry shortcake recipe from scratch? We’re talking about soft and moist strawberry shortcake biscuits stacked with fresh, ripe strawberries and rich whipped cream. Once you have a taste of these strawberry shortcakes, you will never go back to any other kind.

Strawberry shortcake biscuits, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries on a stack of white plates with text overlay

We make a lot of strawberry shortcake this time of year because the local farmers are selling full flats of juicy, red strawberries in pop up stands in the neighborhood and we just can’t get enough. Ripe strawberries with freshly whipped cream are one of the most delicious combinations, and it just gets better piled on top of these melt-in-your-mouth shortcakes.

bite taken out of stacked strawberry shortcake biscuit layered with strawberries and whipped cream on white plates with red and white linen

Making strawberry shortcake from scratch is pretty simple and also doesn’t take long. I like to mix the dough recipe up in the food processor to make easy strawberry shortcake biscuits and keep the dough soft and fluffy.

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch

Photo collage showing dry biscuit ingredients in a food processor, wet ingredients in clear bowl with whisk, blended dough in food processor, and strawberry shortcake dough in bowl with scoop ready to be put onto baking pan

Start by blending together the dry ingredients – the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, butter, and oil. With the food processor running, slowly pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and you’re done! The dough will resemble one of those fun touchy-feely concoctions your kids like to play with – like the moon dough that is a fluffy sand but forms a soft ball when you squish it.

large metal scoop placing dough onto baking sheet

Use an ice cream scoop for nice big shortcake biscuits or simply make drop biscuits with a spoon. Form a loose ball with the dough so it cooks up nice and fluffy and soft – don’t over squish!

Photo collage of sliced strawberries and knife on cutting board, bowl of sliced strawberries with sugar, baking pan with baked strawberry shortcakes, and a biscuit sliced in half with red and white linen

While your shortcakes are baking, prepare the strawberries and whipped cream. Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into bite-size pieces. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar. I use about 1/4 cup of sugar per quart of strawberries. Stir the strawberries and sugar around and allow them to sit for a few minutes. Whip up your heavy cream and it’s time to build your desserts!

Biscuits, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries on a stack of white plates

Slice the shortcakes in half and layer the biscuits with strawberries, followed by whipped cream. Top with the other biscuit half and add a few more strawberries and whip if you like! Dig in!

overhead view of strawberry shortcake on white plate with red and white linen and bowls of whipped cream and strawberries

More Delicious Strawberry Dishes to Try:

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle – layers of fluffy strawberry cake, whipped cream, cheesecake pudding, and fresh strawberries
  • Strawberry Spinach Salad – fresh, nutrient-packed salad that showcases the season’s fresh berries
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies – nothing is as decadent as deep-fried strawberry rhubarb hand pies.
  • Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pies – Quick and easy to make in the air fryer and oh so delicious coated with chocolate!
Biscuits, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries on a stack of white plates

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake made from scratch with moist melt-in-your-mouth biscuits, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 602kcal
Author: girlinspired
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Ingredients

Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Toppings

  • 1-2 quart fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for sweetening the cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a food processor or medium sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp powdered sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and melted butter.
  • Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients while running food processor until just incoporated. Do not overmix.
  • Scoop into large drop biscuits, forming 6-8 balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake shortcakes for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top. Do not overbake. The shortcakes are especially delicious when they are still a tad doughy in the middle
  • Rinse, remove stem, and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (per quart) of granulated sugar and stir. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Whisk or use the whisk attachment of a food mixer to whip the heavy cream. Add the 2 tbsp of powdered sugar in the final seconds of whisking.
  • Slice warm shortcake biscuits in half and layer with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream.
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Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1089IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg

Filed Under: Desserts, Food and Recipes Tagged With: biscuits, strawberry

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