Sweet Potato Sonker Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Sonker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening; 2 1/2 c. self-rising flour; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vinegar; 1/2 c. cold water; 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, sliced and boiled until tender, reserving 1 1/2 c. liquid; 1/2 c. white sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/4 lb. margarine or butter; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 c. milk; 3/4 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. vanilla flavor

Servings: persons

3/4 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 egg
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 c. cold water
3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, sliced and boiled until tender, reserving 1 1/2 c. liquid
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 lb. margarine or butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla flavor

1
Using first five ingredients make pastry. Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender.
2
Beat egg, pour into cup and add 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1/2 cup cold water.
3
Mix well.
4
Roll out dough to 1/4 inch.
5
Line 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
6
Sprinkle pastry with 2 teaspoons of the sugar.
7
Place potatoes in dish, layering with brown and white sugar, dot with margarine.
8
Sprinkle on cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour 1 1/2 cups reserved liquid over ingredients.
9
Top with thin crust.
10
Bake approximately 12 to 15 minutes at 400u00b0.
11
Bake until slightly brown, remove and brush top with melted butter or margarine and return to oven to continue browning.

1373

kcal

Calories

Fat

249

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. shortening, 2 1/2 c. self-rising flour, 1 egg, 1 tsp. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Sonker falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Sonker

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