The month of May is known as National Strawberry Month. This is the perfect month to celebrate it because the peak season for strawberries is during May. While strawberries existed before the first garden, the first strawberry was grown in Brittany, France during the late 18th century. During this time and before many different species of strawberries existed. Strawberries are known to be the first fruits to ripen each spring.
There are over 600 different types of strawberries that extend from the original six that are a part of the rose family. These different types of strawberries all taste different and also differ in color and shape. It is also known that the smaller the strawberry is the more intense flavor it’ll have and the larger it is the juicer it’ll be. Out of all the different varieties of strawberries, the garden strawberry is the most common in the U.S. The seascape strawberry is symmetric in shape and blooms two times in one year. It also isn’t overly sweet.
When celebrating National Strawberry Month it is a good idea to try a recipe for a strawberry shortcake. A strawberry shortcake is a dessert that has a scone-like texture. There are many recipes for making a strawberry shortcake. It takes about fifty-five minutes to prep and make one. This recipe serves about eight people. First, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl or food processor until it forms a crumbly dough. Knead the dough and divide it into three equal portions. Transfer each section of dough to a greased baking pan and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. You can then add your whipped cream and strawberries onto the cake and layer each one.
