Peach Cobbler

My husband's birthday is Aug.24 and he always asks for Peach Cobbler instead of birthday cake. Since that is coming up soon, I have Peach Cobbler on my brain. I thought all of you might enjoy this recipe, too. By the way, if you use peaches from the grocery store, it won't be as good. We go out to Plaster's Orchard on Hwy. 13 and get fresh peaches from southeast Mo. The ones we bought this week are called "Monroe". They are huge, and oh, so good. I think you can also buy them at Fassnight Farms on S. Fort St. I know in years past, they also hauled in peaches from southeast Mo. We are having the family that live here over for lunch and peach cobbler and ice cream on Sunday. Happy Birthday, George!!!

Pie Crust

2 cups flour
1 cup shortening
With fork, work shortening into flour until somewhat crumbly.
Add 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup cold water
Stir until well mixed.
With small amount of flour on dough board or cabinet top, roll out 1/2 of dough. Put into 8 or 9 in square pan. After adding peaches, cut up 1 to 2 Tbsp. margarine into small pieces , and scatter over peaches. Roll out top crust and cover peaches. Beat up 1 egg. With pastry brush, cover top crust with beaten egg yolk. Cut several slits in top crust. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minute .

4 cups peeled and sliced peaches
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. Tapioca
Mix sugar and Tapioca and pour over peaches. Stir and let set while you make up your pie crust.