Large Strawberry Shortcake

Serve up this large strawberry shortcake layered with berries and homemade honey whipped cream at your next party and prepare for compliments.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 434 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅓ cup shortening
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times.

Step 4

Divide dough in half. Gently pat each portion into an 8-inch circle on the 2 prepared baking sheets. Brush each with butter.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 6

While shortcakes cool, beat cream in a large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add honey; beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 7

Place 1 cooled shortcake on a serving platter; layer with 1/2 of the strawberries and whipped cream. Top with remaining shortcake, strawberries, and cream. Serve immediately.