Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake

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"Serve with whipped cream on top."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (228)

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cream of tartar. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives. Stir in cream and egg. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 2 minutes. Press into a half-inch thick sheet. Cut into squares. Place on baking sheets.
  3. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over sliced berries.
  4. Let shortcakes cool before splitting and filling with sugared berries.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 344 | Total Fat: 21.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2003 by awesome in tummy   view full review
I was going to make my shortcake out of Bisquick but decided at the last minute to make these....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by CHEEREEO   view full review
I WANTED TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL STACKED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FOR A CROWD! I searched for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by Sugared Whisk   view full review
These were wonderful!! My modifications included, 1) reduced amount of cream of tarter to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2005 by MIRABLUE   view full review
Hands down the best shortcakes I've ever made! These shortcakes are flaky like a pie crust...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by REDPONYGIRL   view full review
I needed a quick recipe for shortcake for a last minute dessert during the Memorial Day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by R.M.   view full review
This is the best biscuit strawberry shortcake recipe I've tried. I took all the advice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2007 by SkerlieBee   view full review
It was INSANELY good. I halved the recipe and omitted the cream of tartar, per other reviews....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2003 by PORFUS   view full review
I was told (the first time that I made this) that it was the best shortcake that they had ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2005 by SMLFISH   view full review
I don't see how the last review could substitute applesauce for butter in a shortcake recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by ERINYE   view full review
My dad says that this is just like his mother used to make for him when they lived in the...

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