Came across this recipe on Serious Eats the other day and I instantly felt the urge to give it a shot. I unfortunately realized I didn’t have any red food coloring in mid-prep already…
Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcakes
adapted from Cakespy‘s recipe.
serves 8
-2 c all purpose flour
-5 tbsp sugar, divided
-1 tbsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp salt
-2 tbsp cocoa
-5 tbsp butter, cold & cut as close to brunoise as possible
-red food coloring (optional)
-1 c milk
-2 c strawberries, sliced about 1/8″-1/4″ thick
-1 tbsp, orange juice
-1 c heavy cream
-1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 425°.
Take chilled heavy cream and place in large bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form. Add 2 tbsp sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk a bit more then set whipped cream aside in fridge.
Combine flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, cocoa, and salt in large bowl. Mix in butter until mixture looks crumbly. Slowly stir in milk and form a soft dough. Add food coloring, if using, and mix until well incorporated.
Place dough into eight even “heaps” on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place in oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. When finished, place on cooling rack.
In another bowl, combine orange juice, sugar, and strawberries. Toss to coat.
Split shortcakes. Place whipped cream and strawberries on bottom halves. Top and enjoy!
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