Ingredients: For the Shortcakes: – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small piece – 2/3 cup milk – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberries: – 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Prep Shortcakes: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, add milk and vanilla. Form dough, cut circles, and bake.
Macenate Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar, let sit. Bake Shortcakes: Bake in preheated oven until golden.
Split Shortcakes: Slice shortcakes horizontally. Assemble: Place bottom halves on plates, top with macerated strawberries, and cover with top halves.
Serve: Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy: Indulge in delicious homemade strawberry shortcakes!
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat: Reheat briefly before serving, if desired.