MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Peach Shortcakes

7 large ripe peaches
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
1 egg
Whipped Topping

Pit and dice 1 large peach and set aside.
Pit and thinly slice remaining peaches. In
a large bowl toss with 1/2 cup sugar; let
stand. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat
2 baking sheets with oil or spray.

Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar, salt and 1/4 cup sugar into large bowl. Beat together sour cream and egg in medium bowl; stir in diced peach. Stir this mixture into flour mixture until just blended. Knead about 6 times in bowl if necessary to blend. Drop batter by 1/2 cups in 12 mounds onto baking sheets, spacing 2-3 inches apart. Sprinkle tops with remaining sugar.

Bake in 400 degree oven 12-15 minutes until golden
and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly.

To serve, split warm shortcakes in half. Place bottom of biscuit on plate; top with 1/3 cup peach mixture. Top with whipped cream. Place other biscuit on cream, top with more whipped cream. Garnish with a peach slice.
Serves 12.