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Easy Fresh Milled Strawberry Shortcake Bars 

These easy, fresh milled strawberry shortcake bars are made with soft white wheat, fresh strawberries, and a buttery crumb topping. A simple from-scratch dessert perfect for summer baking.

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Ingredients

For the Crust & Crumb

  • 2 cup freshly milled soft white wheat
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Strawberry Filling

  • 3 cup chopped fresh strawberries (these should be small pieces)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh milled flour

Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Make the Crust and Crumb Topping

  • In a medium bowl, combine freshly milled flour (soft white wheat works best here) and both sugars.
  • Stir well to break up any lumps in the brown sugar.
  • Add the melted butter and vanilla, mixing with a spoon until everything is evenly combined. The mixture should resemble soft, slightly moist crumbs.
  • Use your hands to gently press about two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan, forming an even layer.
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Make the Strawberry Filling

  • In a medium bowl, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, fresh milled flour
  • Toss gently until the strawberries are evenly coated.
  • Spoon the filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it into an even layer.

Add the Crumb Topping

  • Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the strawberries.It won’t fully cover the filling—and that’s exactly what you want.

Bake

  • Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the strawberry juices are bubbling and the crumb topping is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Make the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla.
  • Drizzle over the cooled bars, then slice and serve.