Cornmeal Shortcakes with Peaches, Mint and Soured Cream

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   Preheat the oven to 425.

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   Place the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and 3 heaping tablespoons of sugar in a food processor.

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   Pulse to combine.

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   Add the butter and pulse 10 times, to a coarse meal.

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   With the machine on, quickly pour in 1 cup of the cream.

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   Stop the machine immediately when the dough starts to come together.

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   (It is important not to overwork the dough.)

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   Place the dough on a clean work surface and bring it together with your hands.

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   Shape it into an even 8-inch round.

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    Cut the round in half, then cut each half into 3 wedges.

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    Place the shortcakes on a buttered baking sheet.

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    Brush them with the remaining tablespoon of cream and sprinkle a little sugar on top of each one.

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    Bake about 15 minutes, until the shortcakes are set and lightly golden.

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    Cut the shortcakes in half horizontally.

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    Place the bottom halves on each of 6 plates or on a large platter.

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    Spoon some of the peach puree onto the shortcakes and top with a large dollop of the soured cream.

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    Ladle the peaches and their juices over the cream, letting some of the fruit fall onto the plates.

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    Drizzle on a little more peach puree, set the shortcake tops in place and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.