"Pets de soeur"

Do you want a typically Acadian dessert?

‘’Pets de soeur’’ are one of the specialties of le Pays de la Sagouine, but also, of many households in Acadia! You will find many variations.

Here is our recipe! Have fun ! We would love to "see" your ‘’Pets de soeur’’, so don't hesitate to visit our Facebook page and share your photos
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INGREDIENTS

• 2 ½ cup flour
• ½ cup of lard
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tbsp of vinegar

TO ROLL

• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cup of margarine

SIRUP FOR COOKING

• 1 cup of water
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp margarine

RECIPE – ‘’Pets de soeur’’
COOKING: 350 DEGREES FOR 20 TO 25 MINUTES

1. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients well: flour, baking powder, salt. Add the lard and mix with your hands.
   
   
2. Add the water and mix well until you have a nice paste.
   
   
3. Spread a little flour on the work surface and on the rolling pin. Roll the dough until you get the oval or rectangular shape.
   
   
4. Once the dough is well rolled, apply the margarine (1 cup as indicated in the "To roll" section) over the entire surface of the dough.
   
   
5. Then spread the brown sugar on the surface of the dough, leaving a space at the top of the dough.
   
   
6. Roll. Cut into sections and place in a dish.
   
   
7. Prepare the syrup and pour over the ‘’Pets de soeur’’.