{"product_id":"how-to-make-strawberry-shortcakes-with-a-biscuit-mix","title":"Buttermilk Biscuit Mix (to Make Strawberry Shortcakes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/marsden-bathe-lemon-flavor-2-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(223, 27, 27);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee customer reviews for the biscuits!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortcakes and biscuits are cousins.  You can make both with this biscuit mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust add two tablespoons of granulated sugar to the biscuit mix and stir before adding water. You can cut the biscuits — now shortcakes — or make them like drop biscuits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't overmix the dough. The less it is mixed, the lighter and taller your shortcakes will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've included our questions about making biscuits. At the end, you will find \"Variations on Whipped Cream for Strawberries.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/Cropped_Resized_Strawberry_Shortcake4_600x600.jpg?v=1756348246\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions About Making Biscuits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these biscuits as good as scratch? \u003c\/strong\u003eFor most of us, most of the time, they're better. They're tall and light and moist. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo Your customers think so?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Twenty-eight of thirty gave them five-stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick should I roll the dough?\u003c\/strong\u003e Don’t roll it. Just pat it out to about one inch thick. Quick, easy, and foolproof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have a rolling pin or even a biscuit cutter?\u003c\/strong\u003e You don't need either. Just pat the dough down as thick as you like it. Anything round with an edge works as a biscuit cutter. A glass works, and a can with both ends cut out is perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI like tall biscuits. How tall will they be? \u003c\/strong\u003eAs tall as you like.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYour dough can be thicker than one inch.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs there anything I can do to make them taller?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, place your biscuits closer together, force them to rise upwards, not spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else will that do?\u003c\/strong\u003e The heat will get to the edges and make them crusty.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnything else to make them taller?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Don’t handle them too much. Handling the dough develops the gluten making them tough. And make sure your dough is soft and moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow easy are they to make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEasy? They should be ready for the oven in about five minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many biscuits will I make? \u003c\/strong\u003eEach package makes eight tall, attractive biscuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I do with my leftovers? \u003c\/strong\u003eThey will stay fresh for three or four days. And you can freeze them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these really as good as the diners'? \u003c\/strong\u003eMoneyback, I guarantee they are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are some of the nicest, lightest, fluffiest biscuits around. And they are so easy to make. Empty the package, add water, cut the biscuits and bake. It's that easy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix will make you a master biscuit maker. Make hot biscuits in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/Strawberry_Shortcakes_24_of_26_600x600.jpg?v=1756348246\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariations on Whipped Cream for Strawberries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing wrong with vanilla whipped cream.  Add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/meringue-powder-for-frosting-and-whipped-cream-8-oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emeringue powder\u003c\/a\u003e, maybe two tablespoons for two cups of heavy whipping cream, to slow the melting. With this meringue powder, it will hold its shape and not melt for a couple of hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel Whipped Cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is our \"go-to\" whipped cream. Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/caramel-flavor-by-marsden-bathe-2-oz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecaramel flavor\u003c\/a\u003e instead of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Whipped Cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange complements fresh strawberries very well, making it\"pop\" a little. Use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/marsden-bathe-orange-flavor-2-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorange flavor\u003c\/a\u003e instead of vanilla and add some orange zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Sunshine Whipped Cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon is the next step up.  Use a quality \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/marsden-bathe-lemon-flavor-2-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elemon flavor\u003c\/a\u003e--some are \"tinny\" and add some lemon zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/Cinnamon_chip_biscuit_strawberry_1_600x600.jpg?v=1718752266\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52258316878099,"sku":"QM75-1A","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/products\/d0d1e4cb-8e4d-460d-839d-fc9ebc94933b.jpg?v=1757790874","url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/how-to-make-strawberry-shortcakes-with-a-biscuit-mix","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}