Rhubarb Cobbler
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb {3-4 pieces} chopped
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine rhubarb, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, and almond extract if using.
- Stir and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and baking powder.
- Stir together. Add shortening and butter, then cut together with a pastry cutter.
- Beat egg and milk together. Pour into flour mixture and stir with a fork until just combined.
- Pour rhubarb into a buttered baking dish.
- Tear off pinches of dough and drop it onto the surface of the fruit, creating a "cobbled" texture.
- Sprinkle additional sugar over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Notes
Recipe from www.thepioneerwoman.com