Fresh Peach Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. plus 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 plus 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 c. flour
1/4 c. melted shortening

Preparation

In glass baking dish 10 x 6 x 2-inch stir together 2/3 c. sugar, tapioca,1/4 tsp. salt and the cinnamon.
Fold in peaches, dot with butter.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, 1/3 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. salt; add shortening, egg and milk.
Beat only until smooth (about 1/2 minute).
Spoon evenly over peaches, spreading with spatula.