How to Make Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttermilk strawberry shortcake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for summer. This recipe combines the tartness of buttermilk with the sweetness of ripe strawberries to create a perfect balance of flavors. The buttermilk in the shortcake gives it a tender and moist texture, while the strawberries add a burst of freshness. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, this buttermilk strawberry shortcake is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ cup turbinado sugar
  • 8 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/3 cup white sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Cut in cold butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (If desired, place flour mixture into the work bowl of a food processor with the butter; pulse several times to cut butter into the flour mixture. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl, and proceed.)
  • Stir in buttermilk until the flour mixture is moistened.
  • Drop 1/3-cup scoops of the dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush biscuits with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix together the sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup white sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Allow berries to rest until juices develop, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the strawberries with juice over the biscuits.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 585mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 66mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 255mg