Sweet Potato Jacks Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you a sweet potato jacks recipe that is extremely delicious.
Ingredients
For The Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (cooked)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 small pat of butter (melted)
For The Pastry Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening (cold)
- 1/2 cup ice cold water
Instructions
- Cook 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes in the oven, in a pot of boiling water, or in the microwave until they are tender and done. Let it cool and then peel it.
- Refrigerate the 1/2 cup Crisco and 1/2 cup water. It is important that these two ingredients are cold. You will get a crust that is flaky and tender.
- Add flour and salt to a mixing bowl and combine well. Add the shortening and mix it in with a fork. Add the cold water and stir until the flour absorbs it. Put down the fork and start mixing with your hands until it sticks together.
- Shape the dough into a large ball and knead a few times. Sprinkle cornstarch or flour on the surface before placing the dough to prevent it from sticking. Make two equal portions of dough and set them aside.
- Spread flour or cornstarch onto your rolling pin and roll out one-half of the dough to about 1/8" thickness. Cut into four-inch circles, similar to a large bologna slice.
- Once you've got scraps left, knead it just long enough to get it to stick together and repeat. Each half of the dough should yield 9 rounds. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough. cover the rounds with a kitchen towel or paper towel and place them on a cookie sheet.
- Mix the two cooked and peeled sweet potatoes together with a wooden spoon. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of mixture in the center of a pastry round. Make sure you don't use too much filling, as it may leak out once it's folded over.
- Press your fingers together to seal the fold. Secure the seal with a fork by gently pressing it. They also have that cute little design as a result.
- In a skillet, heat shortening or oil and carefully place a few jacks, being careful not to crowd them. Cook each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain excess oil on a lined cookie sheet. If you wish, you can dust them lightly with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal