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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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To prepare shortcakes, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
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Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
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Cut in chilled butter with a pstry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembeles coarse meal.
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Add buttermilk, stir just until moist.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 times.
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Pat dough to a 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 3 inch biscuit cutter to form 8 dough rounds.
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Place dough rounds 2 inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
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Combine water and egg white, stirring with a whist; brush over dough rounds.
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Sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons sugar.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 13 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack.
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To prepare filling, combine 1 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thick.
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Place in a large bowl; add remaining 2 cups blueberries and blackberries, stirring to coat.
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Cover and chill.
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Using a serrated knife, cut each shortcake in half horizontally; spoon 1/2 cup blueberry mixture over bottom half of each shortcake.
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Top each serving with 2 tbsp whipped cream and top half of shortcake.
