Ingredients
8 servings
- •3 cups sliced fresh peaches
- •1 cup white sugar
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- •0.25 teaspoon almond extract
- •1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 tablespoon white sugar
- •1 tablespoon baking powder
- •0.5 teaspoon salt
- •0.33333334326744 cup shortening
- •0.5 cup milk
- •1 egg, beaten
- •2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.
- Place sliced peaches in prepared baking dish. Mix together 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and almond extract. Place in oven while preparing shortcake (heating peaches first helps prevent dough from getting soggy).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg; stir just until flour is moistened. Spread over hot peaches. Sprinkle top with remaining sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 306
- Carbohydrate: 52g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Sugar: 34g