The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cold butter
1 large egg
1 c. buttermilk

Instructions

Prepare Shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/3 cup sugar. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissors-fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
With fork, beat egg yolk with buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until dough leaves side of bowl.
On floured surface, with floured hands, knead dough 6 to 8 times to combine; pat to 3/4-inch thickness
With floured 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out shortcakes; place 1 inch apart on ungreased large cookie sheet. Press trimmings together; cut to make 8 biscuits in all.
With fork, beat egg white. With pastry brush, glaze tops of shortcakes with egg white; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack.
Prepare Sugared Strawberries: Hull strawberries, then slice. In large bowl, stir strawberries, sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Let stand 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Prepare Whipped Cream: In medium bowl, beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Split each shortcake. Place bottom halves on 8 plates. Layer berries and cream over shortcake bottoms; replace tops. Dollop with cream and berries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake good for PCOS?

Yes, this The Perfect Strawberry Shortcake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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