Classic Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits (Printable)

Tender biscuit layers layered with sweet strawberries and fresh whipped cream in a timeless dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus additional for brushing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

09 - 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

12 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
13 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
04 - Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to maintain biscuit tenderness.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat.
06 - Brush biscuit tops lightly with buttermilk. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes to release juices and develop flavor.
08 - In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
09 - Carefully split each cooled biscuit horizontally. Layer bottom half with macerated strawberries and whipped cream. Top with biscuit half, additional strawberries, and a dollop of whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The biscuits are buttery and sturdy enough to hold their shape but tender enough that you can eat them with just a fork.
  • Macerated strawberries mean the fruit actually tastes like concentrated strawberry, not like you're biting into something watery.
  • You can make this entirely ahead except for the final assembly, which takes about five minutes when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you think—everything must be cold when you make the dough, or the butter melts and you lose that flaky texture that makes biscuits special.
  • Don't assemble more than 15 minutes before serving or the biscuits start to soften from the moisture of the berries and cream.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream so it reaches soft peaks faster and holds its shape longer.
  • Cut biscuits straight down without twisting the cutter, which seals the edges and prevents them from rising evenly.
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