Sweet Potato Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 -7 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
2 cups flour
2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water
2 teaspoons sugar
whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork, and place on a baking sheet.
Bake 400 degrees for 1 hour on until done; cool slightly.
Peel and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Place sweet potato slices in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish; add orange juice.
Stir together 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Sprinkle over sweet potato.
Dot with 6 tablespoons butter.
Cobbler:.
Combine 2 cups flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface, and stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
Shape into a ball.
Roll pastry into a 13x9-inch rectangle.
Place over sweet potato mixture, sealing edges.
Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
Microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
Brush butter over crust, and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
Bake 400 for 1 hour or until golden.
Serve warm with whipped cream.