Ingredients
10-1/2 cups all-purpose flour4-1/4 cups sugar, divided1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking powder4 teaspoons salt1 cup cold butter, cubed3 cups heavy whipping cream1-1/2 cups water8 quarts fresh strawberries, slicedWhipped cream or ice cream
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour, 2-1/4 cups sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in cream and water just until moistened.
Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Combine berries and remaining sugar.
To serve, cut shortcakes horizontally; spoon about 1/3 cup berries and whipped cream on bottom halves. Replace tops; top with another 1/3 cup of berries and additional cream.
