Peach Hand Pies

INGREDIENTS

For the Pastry Crust:

2 1/2 cups

unbleached all-purpose flour

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1 tsp

salt

8 tbsp

cold, unsalted butter, cut into ½" pieces (1 stick)

6 tbsp

solid shortening

6 tbsp

ice cold water

large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon milkFor the Filling:

medium to large peaches

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

cornstarch

1/4 tsp

cinnamon

table salt

juice of ½ a lemon

few drops of almond extractFor the Icing:

1 cup

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

milk or cream (more or less for desired consistency)

1/4 tsp

almond extract