Peach Shortcake

Peach Shortcake

2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sliced fresh peaches
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk or sour milk, mix until dough follows fork around bowl. Pat out in greased 8 inch square pan. Bake in moderately hot oven, 425F approx. 20 minutes.
Split hot shortcake. Fill and top with sliced peaches sprinkled with remaining sugar and cinnamon. Serve with cream, plain or whipped.
Serves 6 to 8