Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 3 freshs peaches - peeled , pitted, and sliced
• 2.5 cups white sugar , divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups shortening
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x10-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Stir together peaches, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined; set aside.

3. 3

   Beat together remaining 1 cup sugar and shortening in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; add to shortening mixture alternately with milk, mixing after each addition until just combined. Pour biscuit batter into the prepared baking dish; top with peach mixture. Drop butter in boiling water and pour all over peaches.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.