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Do-ahead Strawberry Shortcake

How far ahead of time can I make the shortcakes for the strawberry shortcake I'm serving this evening? If I can make them, say, six-eight hours ahead of time, how should they be kept in the interim? Thanks!

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Tad_and_amanda_in_the_kitchen

Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.

added almost 2 years ago

Yes, you can absolutely make them ahead of time. I'd let them cool completely, then let them sit in a cool place until you're ready to serve them. No need to cover them.

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wssmom added almost 2 years ago

Thanks so much, Amanda! Since I am working today as, obviously, are you, this makes tonight's festivities that much easier.

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Helen's All Night Diner added almost 2 years ago

I made some yesterday for a dinner party last night. I ended up heating up the biscuits at the last minute just to crisp the edges back up a bit. They were great!

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wssmom added almost 2 years ago

Amanda and Helen, thank you! The shortcakes turned out fine and were a perfect punctuation to the evening!

Tad_and_amanda_in_the_kitchen

Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.

added almost 2 years ago

Oh, great!

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