Julie in CA Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 When you eat strawberry shortcake, do you expect the cake part to be like a biscuit, or like cake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Either. I just depends. I know that doesn't help much. :) I personally prefer biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy weather Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 A nice sweet biscuit! YUM :drool: ETA: I don't care for the angel food cake version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Poundcake. With real whipped cream. Yummo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 My mom makes a biscuit kinda thing to do with hers. It is kind of like a biscuit dumplin' thin and cut into strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Either. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I always expect poundcake. I didn't even know they made it with buscuit type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Poundcake. With real whipped cream. Yummo! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Definitely cake. A biscuit it not dessert! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Definitely a sweet biscuit. But I'd probably be okay with a poundcake type thing too as long as I knew in advance. berries.....yum..... Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 When I order it from a restaurant I expect a biscuit. Sweet heavenly goodness! When I say I am making strawberry shortcake, I'm really just using angel food cake, fresh strawberries with sugar, and homemade whipped cream. It's my "cheater" version. It's okay, but a biscuit is better. When my MIL makes it ..... wait for it ...... she uses a twinkie and canned strawberry sauce!!! :svengo: :blink: :eek: :ack2: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 I never knew people did shortcake with biscuits until a couple of years ago. I've always had it with cake. -Just wondered what was truly the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I never knew people did shortcake with biscuits until a couple of years ago. I've always had it with cake.-Just wondered what was truly the norm. I wonder though too, if the "norm" is a regional thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 When I say I am making strawberry shortcake, I'm really just using angel food cake, fresh strawberries with sugar, and homemade whipped cream. It's my "cheater" version. This is my preferred version of "strawberry shortcake." Or made with pound cake. I don't care for the true version made with biscuit. I think if I saw it on a restaurant menu, though, I'd expect the biscuit. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Poundcake. With real whipped cream. Yummo! If biscuity, a dense, sweet biscuit. Yum, I can taste it now! FWIW, I don't care for the angelfood cake version, either. My grandaddy called it "wasp nest"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Biscuit. I have a Pecan Strawberry Shortcake recipe that I love.:001_wub: The shortcake is a biscuit with ground pecans and orange zest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Poundcake. With real whipped cream. Yummo! I never knew people did shortcake with biscuits until a couple of years ago. I've always had it with cake.-Just wondered what was truly the norm. If biscuity, a dense, sweet biscuit. Yum, I can taste it now! FWIW, I don't care for the angelfood cake version, either. My grandaddy called it "wasp nest"!!! BTW, grandad was a strawberry farmer, so my grandma made a lot of shortcake, biscuit style but sweeter. For what you're making, I can imagine a crispy biscuit. Sounds delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cake that soaks up the syrupy sweet strawberries and real whipped cream. Mmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I like angle food cake with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I grew up with a sweetened homemade bisquit and that is what I prefer. However, you can serve it over anything and I will enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cake is what I grew up with, and what I'd expect to receive in absence of a description... but I prefer biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cake that soaks up the syrupy sweet strawberries and real whipped cream. Mmmm... I'm with chickenpatty on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Either pound cake or a sweet biscuit. Definitely cake. A biscuit it not dessert! :D The biscuit for strawberry shortcake is not a dinner biscuit--it's a sweet biscuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 A sweet biscuit. I dislike the pound cake passing itself off as shortcake. Angel food cake with strawberries is yummy, but it is also not shortcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cake that soaks up the syrupy sweet strawberries and real whipped cream. Mmmm... :iagree: I like spongecake, or pound cake best. Angel food is ok in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 I'm leaning towards sweet biscuit for this one, probably including walnuts. Thanks again, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I prefer the sweet biscuit but I like angel food and pound cake as well. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoMom Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 BTW, grandad was a strawberry farmer, so my grandma made a lot of shortcake, biscuit style but sweeter. I make a sweet biscuit as well. I'm spoiled now - wouldn't touch strawberry shortcake made from pound cake or angle-food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 A sweet biscuit (american meaning of biscuit, which is like a British scone), ideally split open so that the berry juice soaks into the soft middle. I was once told that biscuits are technically correct because they're short cakes (as in made with shortening: http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/Strawberries/StrawberryShortcake/index.htm ). I don't much care which is correct - my grandmother made it with biscuits, so that's what wins in my house. Especially when I'm doing the dessert baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 It used to be cake, but dh likes biscuit, so that's what I make, and I am used to it now. I do like the biscuit to be warm, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 So is there a difference between the sweet biscuits for shortcake and a scone? I have a great scone recipe. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Okay, Julie, here is my Grandma's recipe. At least as best as my aunt could figure it from following her around the kitchen! I know you are a great cook and probably already have your own favorite recipe, but this is an antique from a strawberry farmer's wife, so you can compare it to yours, just for kicks. 2 1/4 cups cake flour OR 2 cups all purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg, slightly beaten 2/3 cup milk Combine dry ingredients. Melt shortening, add to milk and egg. Mix all. Pour into greased 8" pan. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes or until done. Split and put filling between layers and on top. Serve with cream or whipped cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 sweet biscuit. real whipped cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Angel food cake and real whipped cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I make homemade bisquick solely for strawberry shortcakes, and use this recipe for the biscuits. I cut a large biscuit in half. On top of the bottom of the biscuit, I heap on lots of sweetened, smooshed strawberries, then the top half of the biscuit, then more strawberries, then real whipped cream. It's huge by the time I'm done, and it's heavenly. One of my favorite desserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 We have done: Poundcake Angel Food Cake Sweet Biscuits Non-Sweet Biscuits Sponge Cake I liked them all except for the sponge cake :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leola Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Either. I just depends. I know that doesn't help much. :) I personally prefer biscuit. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 If I make it, biscuits. Mine are not sweet. They do contain more butter than a dinner biscuit. I like a bit of maple syrup on the strawberries (instead of sugar). Whipped cream is optional, but if served must be real. No Cool Whip allowed. If I serve cake with strawberries, I usually also serve custard sauce and call it trifle. Outside my home, I'll eat whatever the host/hostess calls shortcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Pound cake is my favorite, but I'll eat it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I always expect poundcake. I didn't even know they made it with buscuit type. :iagree: I expect pound cake or angel food cake; I never heard of a biscuit type strawberry shortcake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Yes! Sweet biscuit. Mmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Okay, Julie, here is my Grandma's recipe. At least as best as my aunt could figure it from following her around the kitchen! I know you are a great cook and probably already have your own favorite recipe, but this is an antique from a strawberry farmer's wife, so you can compare it to yours, just for kicks. 2 1/4 cups cake flour OR 2 cups all purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg, slightly beaten 2/3 cup milk Combine dry ingredients. Melt shortening, add to milk and egg. Mix all. Pour into greased 8" pan. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes or until done. Split and put filling between layers and on top. Serve with cream or whipped cream. Thank you so much--I am always honored when people pass along family heirloom dessert recipes! I will give it a try. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I prefer the sweet biscuit version, but I'll eat strawberries and whipped cream with just about anything. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I prefer the sweet biscuit version, but I'll eat strawberries and whipped cream with just about anything. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: I like the biscuit to be just a little sweet. YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKay Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 We use a biscuit for our strawberry shortcake......it is a highlight of the summer. We pick the strawberries. As soon as possible we have our traditional warm homemade biscuit cut in half with butter, then put slightly mashed berries heaped on each side with a generous dollop of real whipped cream. Oh my, I could really go for one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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