Peach Cobbler (Melodie)

5-6 peaches, sliced 1/4 inch thick  

2/3 to 1 cup sugar (1 cup if using fresh peaches)

1 heaping TBS. cornstarch

Cinnamon

Butter (margarine)

1 cup water

Topping:

2 cups flour     

1 TBS. sugar     

1/2 tsp. salt     

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

3 TBS. shortening

1/2 cup milk

Place peaches in cooking dish.  Mix sugar and cornstarch together.  Add water.  Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Stir constantly.  Boil for 1 minute, or until thick.  Pour sauce over peaches.  Dot with butter and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Topping:  Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into large bowl.  Cut shortening into flour mixture until consistency of corn meal.  Pour milk into flour mixture; stir until good and creamy.  Spoon onto peaches.  Bake for 25 - 30 minutes at 350°.