Grandma’s Homemade Shortcake Recipe

Spring through early fall we make a lot of homemade shortcake to go along with our fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches. A lot of people think that shortcake is just for strawberry shortcake but it’s not! It’s delicious when served with most of your fresh berries and fruits.

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Making your own is really easy and takes less than 40 minutes from start to finish. I use my grandma’s recipe which I’ve been making for decades. It’s the perfect consistency and bakes perfectly in your oven. Here’s the recipe.

Grandma’s Homemade Shortcake Recipe

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the sides of an 8″ by 8″ square baking dish. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon. Fold the softened butter into the flour mixture until lightly blended.

In a large measuring cup (I use a glass 2 cup measuring cup) combine the large egg, pure vanilla extract and milk. I use a fork to lightly combine them together. Pour this into the flour mixture. Use a large spoon to stir everything together by hand. Don’t use an electric mixer.

Pour batter into your prepared baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree F. preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. The center will spring back when lightly touched. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-8 minutes in the baking dish. You can then cut it into squares for serving.

We like it served warm with our fresh fruit and milk poured on top. You will want to cut it into squares and store in an airtight container. It should be used up within 5 days. If you want to reheat a square for serving…place in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 15 seconds.

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