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Combine extra virgin olive oil, shallots, tomatoes and brown sugar in a bowl.
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Cook for 15 to 20 min in a saute/fry pan over medium heat.
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Stir very gently with wooden spoon a few times to prevent burning but to keep tomatoes plump, avoid over stirring.
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If moisture evaporates too quickly just put a lid on the pan.
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Remove from heat and cold completely.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking pwdr, baking soda, salt, pepper and rosemary in a food processor.
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Pulse till blended.
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Add in the cool butter pcs.
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Pulse till mix just resembles coarse meal.
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Transfer mix to a bowl.
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Stir in buttermilk and the tomato and shallot mix till mix just comes together.
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Start with adding 3/4 buttermilk, depending on the moisture of the tomatoes you may have to add in more buttermilk.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead till dough holds together.
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Don't overwork the dough or possibly the biscuit will be tough.
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Wrap in parchment or possibly waxed paper.
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Refrigeratefor 30 min.
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Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
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Use a round 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter to cut 10 to 12 biscuits.
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Brush biscuits with beaten egg.
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Bake 15 to 17 min or possibly till golden brown.
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Be careful not to overwork the dough or possibly the biscuits will be tough.