The South's Best Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter (cubed)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 5 -6 tablespoons very cold water
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 4 teaspoons sugar