SHORTCAKE FOR 50

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Folks are always impressed to see these individual shortcakes on the buffet table. They're surprisingly easy to make.-Clara Honeyager, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10-1/2 cups 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.