Kate's strawberry pecan biscuits

 
                      KATE'S STRAWBERRY PECAN BISCUITS
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       c            Flour -- sifted
    1       tb           Baking powder
    1       t            Salt
      1/2   c            Shortening
      2/3   c            Milk
      2/3   c            Strawberries -- fresh, sliced
      1/2   c            Pecans halves
 
   Sift flour with baking powder and salt.  Cut in shortening with a pastry
   blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.  Add milk, straberries and
   pecans; stirring until a soft dough is formed.  Knead gently on lightly
   floured board for 30 seconds.  Roll or pat dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut
   into 12 biscuts.  Bake on a baking sheet in a 425 degree oven for 15
   minutes.  Serve hot with good butter and cold milk.
   
   Serves 4.
   
   SOURCE: 1979 New Orleans Times Picayune Recipe Contest Cookbook Typed for
   you by Nancy Coleman
  
 
 
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