BA'S BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
You're looking at the quintessential June dessert, perfected by the BA Test Kitchen.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Dessert Summer Strawberry Biscuit Milk/Cream Vanilla Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the shortcakes:
- Pulse egg yolks, both flours, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a food processor to combine. Add butter and pulse until only pea-size pieces remain. Drizzle in 2/3 cup cream, then pulse 2-3 times to barely incorporate. Transfer dough to a work surface and gently fold on top of itself several times just to bring it together and work in any dry spots.
- Using a 2-oz. ice cream scoop, make 6 balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Do not flatten. (Or measure out mounded scoops with a 1/4-cup measuring cup.) Cover and chill until cold, 20-25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tops of shortcakes with remaining 2 Tbsp. cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden and sides are firm to the touch, 28-32 minutes. Let cool.
- To assemble:
- Toss strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl to combine. Transfer half of strawberries to a large saucepan and add 1 Tbsp. water; let remaining strawberries macerate while you bring strawberries in saucepan to a gentle simmer over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed to keep at a low simmer, until strawberries are starting to break down and become jammy and liquid is syrupy, 12-18 minutes. Let cool, then stir in 1 tsp. lemon juice. Stir remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice into macerated strawberries.
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve pod for another use. Beat cream until soft peaks form.
- Split shortcakes and divide strawberry compote, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream among bottoms. Close with shortcake tops.
- Do Ahead
- Shortcakes can be baked 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Reheat before serving.
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Md anower Hosen
mda@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! The shortcakes are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the strawberries are the perfect addition.
Precious Zinny
precious_zinny77@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The shortcakes are so easy to make and the strawberries are the perfect summer fruit.
Ishan Madusanka
madusankai91@hotmail.frI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shortcakes were a hit, and the strawberries were the perfect addition.
Mmathapelo Dorica
d-m@gmail.comThis is the best strawberry shortcake recipe I've ever tried! The biscuits are so fluffy and the strawberries are so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Belinda Holbrooks
holbrooksbelinda@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a winner! The shortcakes are light and fluffy, and the strawberries are perfectly ripe.
Mrs Shabbir
s@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! The shortcakes are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the strawberries are the perfect addition.
md Akram
akrammd@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The shortcakes are so easy to make and the strawberries are the perfect summer fruit.
Umer Maher Maher
maher-u@hotmail.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shortcakes were a hit, and the strawberries were the perfect addition.
Aadev Group
ga94@hotmail.comThis is the best strawberry shortcake recipe I've ever tried! The biscuits are so fluffy and the strawberries are so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tawsif Ahmed Sujon
a_tawsif@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shortcakes are always perfect and the strawberries are always fresh and juicy.
GAMING BROTHERS
brothers-gaming59@aol.comThis recipe is a winner! The shortcakes are light and fluffy, and the strawberries are perfectly ripe.
Azaan Musa
m-a71@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! The shortcakes are the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the strawberries are the perfect addition.
syed umer shahg
sshahg@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The shortcakes are so easy to make and the strawberries are the perfect summer fruit.
Alamin poramanik
aporamanik@gmail.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shortcakes were a hit, and the strawberries were the perfect addition.
NAHID YANKE
nahid@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of strawberry shortcake, but this recipe changed my mind. The shortcakes are so light and fluffy, and the strawberries are the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ann Yantes
a-y@yahoo.comThis is the best strawberry shortcake recipe I've ever tried! The biscuits are so fluffy and the strawberries are so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Devbrota biswas
devbrota@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The shortcakes are always perfect and the strawberries are always fresh and juicy.
Betty Mcclelland
b-m@aol.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The shortcakes are so light and fluffy, and the strawberries are the perfect amount of sweetness.
Arman Hosen
hosen@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shortcakes and raved about how delicious they were.
Stewart Johnson
j_s@gmail.comThis strawberry shortcake recipe is the perfect summer dessert! The strawberries are perfectly ripe and juicy, and the biscuits are fluffy and light. The whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch.