KATE'S STRAWBERRY PECAN BISCUITS

2 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup fresh sliced strawberries
1/2 cup pecans halves, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add milk, strawberries 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 biscuits.

Bake on a baking sheet in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Serve hot with good butter and cold milk.

Makes 12 biscuits
Source: 1979 New Orleans Times Picayune Recipe Contest