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Heather Wolf

Strawberry Shortcake Muffins

Strawberry Shortcake Muffins are a sweet twist on a classic dessert. Scratch-made with juicy berries, this recipe is a fun way to enjoy shortcake in a muffin form.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Muffins
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt fine
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add paper liners to a 12 serving muffin tin and set aside.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
  3. Cut in butter using two knives or a pastry cutter until butter is pea-sized. Set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together egg, buttermilk and vanilla.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry then mix with a wooden spoon until just barely combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in strawberries with a rubber spatula.
  7. Distribute batter evenly among muffin liners.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until muffin tops are golden brown and a tester placed in the center comes out clean.
  9. Keeping the muffins in the pan, place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar or with strawberries and dollop of whipped cream.
  11. Store muffins at room temperature up to 3 days.