Peach Cobbler

FILLING:

8 or 9 peaches, peeled and sliced
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp. self-rising flour
1/2 c. melted butter

Cook peaches in water until tender. Mix flour, salt and sugar. Add to peaches. Mix. Add melted butter.

 

PASTRY FOR COBBLER:

1 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
4 tbsp. sweet milk or enough to make dough stiff

Blend flour, salt and shortening to a coarse meal texture. Add milk. roll on a floured surface. Pour half of peaches in 9x13 inch pan. Cut some dumplings and push dumplings down into peach juice. Pour remaining peaches in and top with lattice strips. Bake in a 350 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden brown. Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking. This should be a juicy cobbler, not dry.