Question 1

Can I use sourdough discard in peach cobbler?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Sourdough discard works beautifully in this recipe and is one of my favorite ways to use extra starter. It adds a subtle tang that complements the sweet peaches while helping create a soft, tender cobbler topping. If you have an active starter instead, that works just as well.

Question 2

Can I use fresh milled flour in sourdough peach cobbler?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This recipe was developed using a fresh milled all-purpose flour blend made with hard white and soft white wheat. The hard white wheat gives the topping enough structure to rise beautifully, while the soft white wheat keeps it tender and light. Together, they create a cobbler with rich, wholesome flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh peaches.

Question 3

What's the difference between a cobbler, a crisp, and a crumble?

Accepted Answer

Although they're all delicious fruit desserts, the toppings are what set them apart. A cobbler has a soft biscuit or batter-style topping that bakes up fluffy and tender. A crisp traditionally includes oats for a crisp, crunchy topping, while a crumble has a buttery streusel-like topping without oats. If you'd like to try all three, be sure to make my Peach Crisp with Freshly Milled Flour and Peach Crumble with Fresh Milled Flour too.

Question 4

How do I keep peach cobbler from becoming runny?

Accepted Answer

Using ripe but not overly soft peaches helps prevent excess liquid, and allowing the cobbler to rest for 10 to 15 minutes after baking gives the juices time to thicken naturally. The filling should also be bubbling around the edges before you remove it from the oven, which is a good sign that it's fully cooked.

Question 5

Can I bake this in a cast iron skillet?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A 10-inch or 12-inch cast iron skillet is one of my favorite ways to bake this cobbler. Cast iron holds heat exceptionally well, helping the peaches cook evenly while creating beautifully golden edges on the sourdough topping. It also makes a beautiful serving dish for summer gatherings.

Question 6

Why didn't my cobbler rise?

Accepted Answer

Check your baking powder, since the sourdough starter isn't responsible for the rise, fresh baking powder is essential for a light, fluffy cobbler topping. If your baking powder is old, the topping may bake up dense instead of tender.

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