Peach Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 c. plus 2 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. heavy cream
vanilla ice cream

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the peaches with 2/3 cup sugar; toss well. Spoon the fruit into a shallow 10-cup baking dish and dot with butter.