Shortcake for 50

Yield: 12 dozen

Ingredients

• 10 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup cold butter or margarine
• 3 cups whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 8 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
• Whipped cream or ice cream

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, 2 1/4 cups sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
3. Stir in cream and water just until moistened.
4. Drop by 1/4 cupsful 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
6. Combine berries and remaining sugar.
7. To serve, split shortcakes lengthwise; spoon about 1/3 cup berries and whipped cream on both halves.
8. Replace tops, top with along 1/3 cup of berries and additional cream.