GEORGIA PEACH SHORTCAKE

1/2 cup butter
2 cups self-rising flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 tbsp sugar, divided use
3 cups sliced Georgia peaches
fresh whipping cream (to serve)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and 1 tbsp sugar until all dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead 3 to 4 times. Roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place close together on prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 13-15 minutes.

While shortcake is baking, place sliced peaches in a bowl and stir in 3 tbsp sugar.

TO SERVE:
Split shortcake in half, and place peaches on bottom half. Place other half on top and spoon on whipping cream.

Servings: 12
Source: Georgia Peaches: The Dessert Fruit