

Meanwhile, crush half the strawberries with the spoonful of sugar and the few drops of balsamic vinegar if using, and halve or quarter the remaining strawberries, depending on their size. There was always an overabundance after stopping at the strawberry farm, and I remember standing by mom eating them almost as fast as she cleaned them. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden-brown, and let them cool for a short while on a wire rack. Then she’d start hulling and slicing them for either jam, pie, or strawberry shortcake. Top with some fresh mint or a small, whole, perfect strawberry. Top with strawberry mixture and a dollop of whipped cream. When ready to serve, slice pound cake into 6 even pieces and place each piece on a serving plate. Since they have a short shelf life, my mom would throw them in the sink with a bunch of water to clean them. For best results, chill bowl and beaters before starting, and make sure that the cream is very cold. When I was a kid, our family would stop at a local strawberry farm and pick up huge boxes of freshly picked strawberries.

Hers involved a Bisquick cake (remember that boxed mix?) using a recipe on the back, some sugared strawberries, and either cool whip or vanilla ice cream on top. Slice and serve with any leftover whipped cream or berries.Don’t want to read about my memories? Scroll on by to the recipe! 🙂ĭo you have childhood memories of this summertime delicacy like I do? My mom made the BEST strawberry shortcake. Place the other cake on top, creating a sandwich, and add more whipped cream and berries to the top of the cake. For the Shortcakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + more as needed 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar +.
#Strawberry shortcake recipe plus#
Scoop a large spoonful, (or two or three) onto the bottom layer of the cake. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour more for rolling 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt until combined.
