Strawberry Shortcakes

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon milk, for brushing biscuits (or cream)
• 7 1/2 cups strawberries, trimmed and quartered (2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/3-1/2 cup sugar, depending on taste and sweetness of berries
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar (may need a bit more depending on how sweet berries are)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 toss strawberries with granulated sugar in a large bowl and let stand 5 minutes. press strawberries with spoon to release juices. let stand at room temperature for one hour while preparing biscuits.
• 2 to make biscuits - preheat oven to 425-degrees f.
• 3 sift twice first 5 ingredients for biscuits (flour - baking soda). cut in butter with two knifes or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in buttermilk with a fork until a soft dough forms.
• 4 turn dough out onto a floured board and knead six times. pat dought into a 8 x 5 inch rectangle, triimming sides. using a floured knife cut rectange in half and then crosswise into thirds making six (2 1/2 inch) squares. transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet and brush tops with milk (or cream). bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. transfer to rack and let cool while finish preparing berries.
• 5 beat together heavy cream, sour cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer at medium high until cream holds shape (but is not stiff).
• 6 to serve: split biscuits horizonally with a fork an arrange two halves split sides up on six plates. top with berries and juices and whipped cream. serve with additional berries and cream if desired.