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Preheat oven to 425 degrees
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Place all dry ingredients into a bowl or the bowl of a food processor.
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Place the butter into the bowl in pieces. Cut the butter into the flour mixture.
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Add ¾ cup buttermilk all at once. If using a food processor, pulse just until mixture comes together into a ball. If mixing in bowl by hand, fold together until flour disappears.
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If the mixture is too dry, add a little buttermilk until mixture comes together and forms a ball.
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Take the mixture and place on a floured surface, such as a cutting board or a pastry mat. Pat into about a 6-8 inch round, about 1inch thick. Transfer the dough to a parchment lined pan.
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Use a large knife and cut the dough in half and then quarter. Cut each quarter into two piece. You should have 8 slices when you are finished.
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Gently separate the pieces a bit.
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Sprinkle generously with sugar.
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Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
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Serve each slice with berries tossed in sugar, and plenty of sweetened whipped cream.
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To make whipped cream: Place cold heavy cream in a deep bowl. Beat with electric mixer until mixture thickens. Add about 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar per cup of cream.