Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Skip the store-bought and make summertime strawberry shortcake completely from scratch with this recipe! Biscuits recipe updated in 2022. Using less flour and baking powder, adding a bit of baking soda, and including a dough folding step, these sweet biscuits are better than ever. They’re simply perfect for holding juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream!

Ingredients

Strawberries + Whipped Cream

6–7 cups quartered strawberries
1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

Biscuits

2 and 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for hands and work surface*
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
4 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt (I recommend fine sea salt)
3/4 cup (180g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup (240ml) cold buttermilk*
2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream or buttermilk
coarse sugar, for sprinkling