Preparation

• Stir the strawberries and ¼ cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl or in a food processor.
• Add the cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
• Fold buttermilk into the mixture until it begins to come together. Do not overwork the dough.
• Flatten the dough into a rectangle, fold it, and repeat the flattening and folding process several times.
• Cut into 2.75 or 3-inch circles and arrange in a skillet or on a lined baking sheet.
• Brush with heavy cream or buttermilk and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before assembling.
• Beat heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and vanilla until soft-medium peaks form.
• Slice the biscuits in half and layer with strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately.