Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1 large egg; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 79 milliliters fresh mint leaves, torn, plus extra for garnish; 315 milliliters heavy cream, plus a bit extra for brushing; 59 milliliters honey; 710 milliliters 16-ounce container strawberries, trimmed and chopped (about; 3 Tbsps sugar, plus extra for sprinkling; 4 Tbsps cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

One serving contains 504 calories, 7g of protein, and 28g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Not Head to the store and pick up baking powder, container strawberries, mint leaves, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Mother's Day. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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Baking Powder

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Sugar

Salt

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Add the butter and work into the flour, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the butter pieces are the size of small peas.

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In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup cream with the egg and 1/3 cup water.

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Add to the dry mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a stiff batter is formed. Drop 6 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each biscuit.

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Brush with a bit of cream and sprinkle with sugar.

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Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet.

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While the biscuits bake and cool, combine the honey with 1/3 cup water and a pinch of salt in a small saucepot. Gently simmer, stirring, over medium heat until the honey is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool, and then toss in a bowl with the strawberries and torn mint. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.

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Strawberries

Biscuits

Honey

Water

Mint

Salt

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To assemble, whip the remaining 1 cup cream with 1 tablespoon sugar to soft peaks. Split each biscuit and place the bottom half on a plate. Top evenly with the berries and accumulated juices and then the whipped cream.

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Whipped Cream