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- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar (I used half white and half light brown)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup skim milk
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup peaches, peeled and chopped
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