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Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler is a desserts recipe made with Flour Sifted, Baking Powder, Sugar, Salt, and Butter. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1/3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

2. 2

   Using a wooden spoon, and in small pieces, alternately cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture, until it resembles cornmeal in consistency.

3. 3

   Slowly add the half-and-half (or milk), mashing the mixture with a fork and using only enough liquid to make the dough soft.

4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and, with your hands, knead for 30 to 45 seconds.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   Place the peaches in a large bowl and sift the sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon over them.

7. 7

   Mix well.

8. 8

   Pour half the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and dot with half the butter.

9. 9

   Roll out the smaller portion of dough and place over the peaches.

10. 10

    Pour the second half of the peach mixture on top of the layer of dough.

11. 11

    Lightly drizzle the peach syrup (or sugar syrup) over the peaches.

12. 12

    Dot with the remaining butter.

13. 13

    Roll out the remaining piece of dough so that it is large enough to slightly overlap the baking dish, and crimp the edges.

14. 14

    Place the dough on top of the peaches, allowing the excess to hang over the edge of the baking dish.

15. 15

    Place a large dish or bowl on the rack below the baking dish to catch drips, and cook for 1 to 1 & 1/2 hours, until the top crust is lightly browned all over.

16. 16

    Serve with vanilla-spiked whipped cream, ice cream, or as Jackson likes it, “just plain.”