Peach Cobbler

With our mounds of peaches I made this cobbler. The recipe came from the Better Homes and Gardens' Cookbook. I used about 1/2 c. sugar. Yummy! Much better warm and fresh.

1 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 c. butter or margarine
4 cups unsweetened peach slices
1/3 to 2/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)

For topping, in a medium bowl stir together flour, the 2 Tbsp sugar, baking powder, and, if desired, cinnamon. Cut in butter or margarine till mixture resemble course crumbs. Set aside.
For filling, in a saucepan combine 1/3 to 2/3 c. sugar and cornstarch. Add water. Stir in peaches. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Keep filling hot.
In a small bowl stir together egg and milk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just to moisten. Transfer filling to a 2 qt. square baking dish. Using a spoon immediately drop topping into small mounds atop filling.
Bake cobbler in a 400 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till a wooden toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.