peach cobbler (shortcake biscuit crust)

(1 RATING)
35 Pinches
Daingerfield, TX
Updated on Jul 25, 2011

This is the most delicious cobbler I have ever made. When rolling out the crust, I had my doubts. It takes a little time to make this one, but it is well worth the time spent.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 - 8 tablespoons shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk

How To Make peach cobbler (shortcake biscuit crust)

  • Step 1
    Sift flour, measure; add baking powder, salt and sugar. Sift again.
  • Step 2
    Cut in shortening with pastry blender, blend until mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Stir with fork. Add enough milk to make soft dough.
  • Step 3
    Roll out and cut. Line dish with crust. Layer fruit, sugar, flour, sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg, and butter on top of dough. Repeat until all fruit is used and top with crust. Brush the top with egg white and sprinkle it with a little sugar.
  • Step 4
    Bake the cobbler at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cobbler is brown on top. Fresh or canned fruit may be used.

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