3 c. sliced fresh peaches
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 well-beaten egg
2 tbsp. sugar

Arrange peaches in greased 8x8x2 inch pan. Sprinkle with mixture of 1 cup sugar, almond extract, lemon juice and lemon peel. Heat in oven while preparing shortcake.

Sift together flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg at once; stir until flour is moistened. Spread dough over hot peaches; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 34-40 minutes. 8 servings.