Strawberry Shortcake

I made this once & it was too good not too post. I unfortunately didn’t take a picture but just trust. I will include a random stock photo though of course.

Strawberry Ingredients:

• 1 pound of strawberries cleaned & quartered
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt

Shortcake Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt
• 6 tablespoons of cold cubed unsalted butter
• 1 cup of heavy cream plus 1 1/2 tablespoons divided

Toppings:

• Whipped cream
• Sea salt for sprinkling

Utensils:

• 2 mixing bowls (one to store in fridge)
• Whisk
• Brush
• Baking sheet/parchment paper
• Knife to cut squares
• Measuring cups/spoons

Directions:

1. Marinate the strawberries with the sugar and sea salt (recommend doing a day before rather than a quick marinade)
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the cubed butter, use your fingers cut the mixture into pea size pieces
5. Add 1 cup of heavy cream & mix to combine
6. Transfer the mixture to a clean work area and pat into a rectangle (about 3/4 inch thick)
7. Cut into 8 squares or circles (whatever you are feeling)
8. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of heavy cream
9. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar
10. Bake for 20 minutes until they are cooked through/golden on top
11. Cool the shortcakes & serve

I hope you enjoy! – Abigail!