Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Shortcake:
• 3 cups flour
• 5 tbsp. sugar, divided
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
• Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine strawberries with sugar and vanilla; mash slightly. Let stand at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.

2. Preheat oven to 400. For shortcake, whisk together flour, 4 tbsp. sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir just until combined. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheet. Brush with 2 tbsp. heavy cream; sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp. sugar. Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

3. For topping, beat heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. To serve, cut biscuits in half; top with strawberries and whipped cream.

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