Maine Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake is a beloved classic dessert that has stood the test of time. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, but it's especially popular during the spring and summer months when fresh, ripe strawberries are abundant. To make your strawberry shortcake even more memorable, try using Kate's Butter in the shortcake base. The richness and buttery flavor of Kate's Butter perfectly complement the sweetness of the strawberries and the smoothness of the cream. With this simple addition, you can take your strawberry shortcake to the next level and create a dessert that your friends and family will remember for years to come.
Ingredients
- 8 cups strawberries, stemmed and quartered
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup Kate's Buttermilk
- 3/4 cups Kate's Unsalted Butter
- Whipped cream as desired
Instructions
- Mix quartered strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl, and allow to rest about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the over to 425 degrees F
- Cover a baking pan with parchment paper
- Mix together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt) in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in refrigerated butter until the mixture appears as large crumbs.
- Stir in Kate's Buttermilk until the flour mixture is moist.
- Place small scoops of dough (roughly 1/3 cup each) about 2 inches apart on the parchment paper covered baking pan.
- (Optional) Sprinkle sugar over the top of the dough.
- Place dough in the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve reserved strawberries over the shortcake. Add whipped cream as desired.
Nutritional Info
Calories
267
Total Fat
6.3g
Saturated Fat
3.7g
Cholesterol
16mg
Sodium
318mg
Total Carbohydrate
49.7g
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
Total Sugars
21.8g
Protein
4.5g
Calcium
118mg
Iron
2mg
Potassium
349mg
