Peach Long Cake (Grandma's Recipe)

By draingal

Try this with strawberries instead of peaches and omit the cinnamon.

Ingredients

• Meanwhile sift:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Sprinkle over 3 1/2 to 4 cups sliced, fresh peaches (about 6 to 8)
• Let stand at room temperature.
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 6 tbsp. sugar
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• Cut in, with knives, or beat until mixture looks crumbly...then add
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Stir in flour mixture. Spread dough onto greased baking dish (8 x 12). Spread the sweetened peaches and juices over the top of dough.
Cream together:
1/4 cup softened butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp. flour
Drop here and there over peaches.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Serve warm with sweet cream or cool whip.