Strawberry Shortcakes made with Strawberry Biscuits
Deliciously simple strawberry shortcakes are jazzed up with drop strawberry biscuits, fresh whipped cream and delicious strawberry slices. Perfect for Spring!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time42 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 267kcal
For the Strawberry Biscuits:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup cold butter
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries tossed with 1/2 teaspoon flour
For the Shortcakes:
- 5 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Whipped cream
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
In a medium bowl combine flour, the 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl combine egg, sour cream, milk and berries. Add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until moistened
Drop dough into 8 mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Meanwhile, combine 4 cups of the strawberries and the 3 tablespoons sugar. Using a potato masher, mash berries slightly; set aside. To serve, split shortcakes in half; fill with strawberry mixture and whipped cream. Top with remaining sliced strawberries. Makes 8 shortcakes.
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.7mg