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Shortcake for 50
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 50
Folks are always impressed to see these individual shortcakes on the buffet table. They're surprisingly easy to make.—Clara Honeyager, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Ingredients:
10-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
4-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups water
8 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
whipped cream or ice cream
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: 50 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com