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- In a large mixing bowl add:
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- Cream the butter and sugar together with an electric beater. When it's nice and fluffy add in:
- 1 cup of fine cornmeal flour
- 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of water
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1/3 cup of finely chopped fresh rosemary
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