Classic Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• 
  2 cups all-purpose flour
• 
  1 tbsp baking powder
• 
  1/3 cup cold butter (cubed)
• 
  3/4 cup heavy cream
• 
  1 lb fresh ripe strawberries (sliced & tossed with 2 tbsp sugar)
• 
  1.5 cups whipped chantilly cream

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

1. Pulse flour, baking powder, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly; stir in cream to form soft dough.
2. Pat dough to 1-inch thickness and cut into 4 round biscuits.
3. Bake biscuits at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until tall and golden brown.
4. Split warm biscuits in half.
5. Fill generously with macerated strawberries and fresh chantilly cream.

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.