For a simple buttermilk substitute, add 2¼ teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, fill with milk to the ¾-cup mark, and let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
Unbaked biscuits may be refrigerated for up to an hour or frozen for three months. Bake frozen biscuits without thawing, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time. Whipped cream can be made a few hours in advance; underbeat slightly and refrigerate, then whip by hand just before serving. Strawberries should be prepared fresh.