Title: Kate's Strawberry Pecan Biscuits
Categories: Bread
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Flour; sifted
1	tb	Baking powder
1	ts	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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