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Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes

Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes: A Sweet Summer Classic

Enjoy Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes, a delightful summer dessert combining flaky biscuits, juicy strawberries, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 shortcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Feel free to use table salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of strawberries.
  • 0.5 cups Frozen Unsalted Butter Grated.
  • 0.75 cups Buttermilk Can be swapped with milk or kefir.
  • 0.5 cups Sourdough Discard Can use an active sourdough starter.
  • Raw sugar Raw Sugar Optional, for topping.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Strawberries Sliced, ripe, and fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional but recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For fluffy whipped cream.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • Pinch Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Biscuit cutter
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, and granulated sugar.
  3. Grate the frozen unsalted butter into the dry mixture and toss until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and sourdough discard, then pour into the dry ingredients and fold until clumps form.
  5. On a floured surface, pat the dough into a rectangle about ¾-inch thick and perform three or four folds, then pat it down again.
  6. Cut the dough into rounds or squares and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between.
  7. Chill the shortcakes for at least 30 minutes.
  8. After chilling, brush the tops with buttermilk and sprinkle with raw sugar before baking for about 20 minutes.
  9. While baking, combine sliced strawberries with sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; let sit for 30 minutes.
  10. Whip heavy cream with sugar and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  11. Once baked, split the biscuits, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half.
  12. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shortcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for flakier biscuits, and serve shortcakes shortly after assembling to maintain texture.

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