Sweet Potato Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. sweet potatoes
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 qt. milk

Preparation

Peel potatoes; slice 1/4-inch thick.
Put into large kettle; cover with water and cook until tender.
Cut shortening into flour and salt, adding enough water to make dough stiff.
Roll out; cut into pieces the size of a cup.
Remove one half potatoes (keep remainder cooking over heat); add 1 cup sugar, one-half butter and part of spices.
Place part of dough over potatoes; top with remaining potatoes.
Add 3/4 cup sugar, remaining dough on top; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
Bake at 450\u00b0 until crust is brown. Remove from oven; place over heat.
Add milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Yields 16 servings.