Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 5 cup frozen sliced peaches, thawed*
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add milk, mixing with fork; shape into ball.
Remove 1/3 of pastry dough; set aside.
On lightly floured surface, roll out two thirds of pastry dough in an 11 3/4 inch x 7 3/4 inch oblong baking dish.
Place in baking dish.
Set aside.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except butter.
Spoon mixture into pastry; place pieces of butter over top.
Roll out remaining dough; cut into 1/2 inch wide strips.
Place strips on peach filling to form lattice; trim dough on sides.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
Tips:
*Substitute 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced.