Peach Pattycakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 2 teaspoons sugar and the lemon juice.
2. 2
   Let stand for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Measure out 1 1/2 tablespoons cream and set aside; stir the remaining cream into the flour mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the peach mixture and any juices.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured work surface, pat the dough into a 6-by-9-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Using a 3-inch round cookied cutter, cut out 6 rounds; combine the scraps and cut out 2 more rounds.
8. 8
   Transfer the rounds to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
9. 9
   Brush with the reserved cream and top with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
10. 10
    Bake the rounds until golden-brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Let cool on the baking sheet.