Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: European, American
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered; 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon); 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided; 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface and kneading; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/4 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk; 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp. cold heavy cream, divided; 1 tablespoon sanding sugar (or coarse sugar); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 vanilla bean pod, split