Alexander Smalls Peach Cobbler Recipes

ALEXANDER SMALL'S PEACH COBBLER

Steps:

• Butter a 13x9 inch casserole or baking dish.
• Put peaches in a large bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to coat.
• Add the sugar, spices and 3 1/2 T flour; toss to coat.
• Pour mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
• Dot with the butter pieces.
• Drizzle with cream.
• Seat aside.
• NOTE-Last five ingredients listed are for the dough.
• To make the dough, mix the 2 c flour with the baking powder and salt.
• Cut in the shortening.
• Make a well, pour in the buttermilk and mix until well incorporated.
• Roll dough out on a floured surface then place on top of peach mixture.
• Cut four steam vents into the dough.
• Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees, until bubbly.
• Spoon into bowls and serve with ice cream.

MY GRANDMOTHER'S FRESH PEACH COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Pour melted butter into an 8x8 pan.
• Whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder and milk.
• Pour over melted butter.
• Cover with peach slices.
• Cover with 3/4 cup sugar (I know this will seem like a lot, but use it all.).
• Bake until batter rises to top and forms a nice brown crust, about 20 - 30 minutes.