Traditional Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Indulge in the classic taste of summer with our traditional strawberry shortcake recipe. Fresh strawberries layered with sweet biscuits and a sprinkle of sugar, this timeless dessert is a Riverdale staple. Easy to make and perfect for warm weather gatherings, it's a treat that's sure to delight.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cubed cold butter
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 4 tsp Baking powder
- 1 cup White sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius). Grease an 8-inch baking pan to ensure easy removal of the shortcake.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
- Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the batter is just blended.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake until the shortcake is golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove the shortcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.