Peach Cobbler With Praline Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. water
8 c. sliced fresh peaches
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed firm
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening or 1 stick butter
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring often.
Remove from heat.
Pour into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and set aside.
Combine butter, brown sugar and pecans; set aside.
Combine flour and 2 teaspoons sugar; cut in shortening or butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
Roll dough to a 12 x 8-inch rectangle; spread with pecan mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Starting with long side, roll up jellyroll fashion.
Cut roll into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over peach mixture.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield:
12 servings.