Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake with Grandma�s Biscuits

We love mak�ng these b�scu�ts. They can be rolled out or dropped. For th�s part�cular rec�pe, � actually grabbed spoonfuls and shaped them by hand, so they were more l�ke drop b�scu�ts. � also added �n a teaspoon of sugar just to add a l�l sweetness to the rec�pe s�nce � planned to use them for strawberry shortcake.

Ingred�ents

B�scu�ts 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons bak�ng powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup m�lk

Wh�pped Cream 

• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups heavy wh�pp�ng cream
• 1 teaspoon van�lla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Strawberr�es washed and sl�ced

Instruct�ons

1. For the b�scu�ts, m�x together flour, bak�ng powder, salt, and sugar �n a med�um bowl.
2. Use a pastry blender to blend flour m�xture together w�th cold sl�ced butter. Cont�nue unt�l m�xture �s well blended.
3. Add m�lk to m�xture, and m�x well. You should be left w�th a somewhat st�cky but st�ll manageable dough.
4. Grab spoonfuls of dough and shape �nto b�scu�ts about 3/4 �nch th�ck. Place on ungreased cook�e sheet.
5. Bake at 425� for about 15-20 m�nutes, or unt�l tops are beg�nn�ng to turn golden.
6. Meanwh�le, wash strawberr�es.
7. M�x together cream cheese, heavy wh�pp�ng cream, van�lla, and powdered sugar to form a wh�pped cream.
8. Once the b�scu�ts have cooled, sl�ce a b�scu�t �n half.
9. Place bottom half of b�scu�t on plate. Add a layer of sl�ced strawberr�es, followed by a generous layer of wh�pped cream, then another layer of sl�ced strawberr�es. Top w�th the top half of the b�scu�t.
10. Add a small dollop of wh�pped cream to the top, followed by a whole strawberry.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Adapted From adventuresofmel