Rhubarb Cobbler
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. The tart flavor of rhubarb gives this cobbler a unique taste and aroma. Rhubarb is great for baking pies, coffee cakes, chips, etc. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Cut the rhubarb into strips, then slice into pieces.
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Step 2
2. In a bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, and almond extract, if using. Mix well and set the bowl aside.
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Step 3
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Stir all ingredients together. Add vegetable shortening and butter, and mix.
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Step 4
4. Mix the eggs and milk together. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a fork.
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Step 5
5. Pour the rhubarb mixture with lemon juice and sugar into a baking dish. Pinch off small pieces of dough and cover the entire surface of the rhubarb with them. Sprinkle with sugar on top.
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Step 6
6. Bake the cobbler for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling. Serve the cobbler hot with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.