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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Desserts > Cakes

    Biscuits for Strawberry Shortcake

    Published: Mar 31, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Melissa · 12 Comments

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    Photo of a bowl with a shortcake biscuit with sliced strawberries and whipped cream with the words "easy strawberry shortcake biscuits" written at the top
    Photo of strawberry shortcake biscuits in a bowl with sliced strawberries and whipped cream with the words "easy strawberry shortcake biscuits" written at the bottom
    Photo of a shortcake biscuit with sliced strawberries and whipped cream in a bowl with the words "strawberry shortcake biscuits" written at the top
    Top photo is of strawberry shortcake biscuits with sliced strawberries and whipped cream in a bowl, the bottom photo is of a bowl of shortcake biscuit dough and a bowl of strawberries, with the words "strawberry shortcake biscuits" written in the middle

    Homemade lightly sweet biscuits for strawberry shortcake that are easy to make with a little flour and butter, all you need to add are sweetened strawberries and whipped cream!

    A bowl with a strawberry short cake biscuit, whipped cream, and sliced strawberries

    Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

    This sweet biscuit strawberry shortcake is summertime perfection! The addition of an egg makes the biscuit a bit more dense/sturdy than other drop biscuits. The sparkling sugar on top is optional, but makes this shortcake beautiful and extra-tasty.

    Can the biscuits and cake be made ahead?

    I like to make the biscuits the day of serving. The cake can be made a day in advance and kept covered.

    Can I double this recipe?

    I had great luck doubling the cake recipe and placing it in a sheet pan. I baked it for about 15 minutes and then added a layer of strawberries, a layer of whipped cream, and then more strawberries. I took it like this to a big family party and sliced it there. It was a great and easy way to make strawberry shortcake for a crowd.

    A bowl with a strawberry short cake biscuit, whipped cream, and sliced strawberries with a fork and short cake biscuits in the background

    What happens when you put sugar on a strawberry?

    I like to add a tablespoon or two of sugar to my cut strawberries and let them sit while I make the shortcake. This gives the strawberries some time to release their juices and makes a nice syrup to drizzle on top of the shortcakes. So good.

    How do I make whipped cream?

    To make whipped cream, I simply add 1-2 cups of heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla to the bowl of my stand mixer and beat until soft peaks form. SO much better than anything pre-made from the store. Very worth the 5 minutes of prep, if you ask me.

    More strawberry recipes:

    • The Best Strawberry Shortcake (this is cake like instead of a biscuit)
    • Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
    • Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
    • Fresh Strawberry Pie
    • Healthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
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    Sweet Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 29 minutes
    • Yield: Makes 9 large shortcakes 1x
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    Description

    If you like strawberry shortcake with a sweet biscuit-like shortcake, this recipe is for you!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 stick (½ cup) cold butter, cut into 8 pieces
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 tablespoons sprinkling sugar, optional
    • 1-2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced, and sweetened to your liking
    • 2-4 cups freshly whipped cream (sweetened if you like)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the butter and use a pastry blender, two knives, a fork, or your hands to cut the butter into the flour, until it resembles small crumbs with pieces of butter no larger than a pea.
    3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the beaten egg, milk, and vanilla and stir just until the mixture comes together.
    4. Using a large spoon, place a mound of dough on the baking sheet. You should use about ½ cup of dough for each biscuit. Repeat with remaining dough. Sprinkle dough with sparkling sugar.
    5. Bake until the shortcakes are golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
    6. To serve, split the shortcake in half, add strawberries and whipped cream, and then top with the second half of the biscuit. Enjoy right away. Store leftover shortcakes at room temperature, separate from the berries and whipped cream.
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 14 mins
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven, Bowl
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: homemade strawberry shortcake, strawberry shortcake biscuits recipe

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    Top photo is of strawberry shortcake biscuits with sliced strawberries and whipped cream in a bowl, the bottom photo is of a bowl of shortcake biscuit dough and a bowl of strawberries, with the words "strawberry shortcake biscuits" written in the middle

    Strawberry shortcake made with sweetened biscuits is a Midwestern tradition that I love making all spring and summer. You'll love home simple it is to put together and how satisfying it is to eat!

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    1. Ann Marie Meilbeck

      December 20, 2022 at 8:42 am

      In the biscuits for strawberry shortcake my Nona used shortening instead of butter. She said it made them extra light and used 1/2 top of baking soda. What do you think, also no egg, buttermilk instead of regular milk but same amounts

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    2. Verna Qualls

      August 06, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      I made this and they were wonderful. Thank you. I need to make about 2:00 for a wedding. It says you can freeze them but do I freeze them baked or unbaked?

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      • Melissa

        August 08, 2022 at 1:46 pm

        Freeze them baked! I'd give it a trial run before the big day!

    3. Carole

      July 30, 2022 at 7:37 am

      These are fabulous.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Mary Kay Porter

      July 29, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      This is wonderful shortcake. Best I’ve ever made!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Dale

      July 02, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      First time trying these and they turned out brilliantly! Easy to follow and execute - thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Jill

      June 23, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      I’m having dinner guests two weeks apart. Can I freeze half of these biscuits to thaw for the second group?

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      • Melissa

        June 27, 2022 at 10:00 am

        Yes! Just thaw the night before in the fridge!

    7. Colleen

      June 20, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      These biscuits were delicious!!! Plus they were easy to make. I made them in my food processor because I keep my butter in the freezer. Frozen butter (cut into small tablespoon-size pieces) worked out great! I don't want to lose this recipe!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Raeanne

      February 12, 2022 at 11:46 pm

      The ingredients list calls for vanilla but the instructions don’t mention it?

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      • Melissa

        February 21, 2022 at 11:00 am

        I just fixed that, thank you for pointing it out. It goes in with the milk!

    9. linda marie hanson

      July 04, 2021 at 10:06 am

      The biscuit recipe is excellent, only change is that I use heavy cream instead of milk, brush with cream and sprinkle heavily with raw sugar

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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