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                    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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