Kate's Strawberry Biscuits

Yield
12 servingsPrep
25 minCook
15 minReady
40 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
sifted |
|
1 | tablespoon | baking powder |
|
1 | teaspoon | salt |
|
½ | cup | vegetable shortening |
*
|
⅔ | cup | milk |
|
⅔ | cup |
strawberries
fresh, sliced, or chopped |
|
½ | cup |
pecan halves
chopped, optional |
|
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Directions
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 if using; stirring until a soft dough is formed.
Knead gently on lightly floured board for 30 seconds.
Roll or pat dough to ½ 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.
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