Description
Soft and tender biscuit-style squares filled with sweet strawberries and a hint of vanilla, creating a simple and comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and cornstarch, then set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk and vanilla, mixing gently to form a soft dough.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Spread strawberry mixture evenly over the base.
- Drop remaining dough in small portions over the top.
- Bake for 24–28 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Do not overmix dough to keep texture tender.
- Use fresh or well-drained frozen strawberries.
- Add lemon zest or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a sweeter finish.
- Best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24–28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
