Peach Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sliced fresh peaches
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 egg, well beaten
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Arrange peaches in greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Sprinkle with mixture of 1 cup sugar, almond extract, lemon juice and lemon peel.
Heat in oven while preparing shortcake.
Sift together flour, salt and baking powder in 1 tablespoon sugar.
Cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse crumbs.
Add milk and egg at once; stir just until flour is moistened.
Spread dough over hot peaches.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
Bake in hot oven (400\u00b0) for 35 to 40 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.