Spiced Pecan Drop Biscuits
2 3/4 c Unsifted all-purpose flour 1/4 c Unsifted cake flour 1 tb Baking pwdr. 1 t Baking soda 1/2 ts Cream of tartar 1 1/2 ts Salt 1 tb Cinnamon 1 1/2 ts Freshly grated nutmeg
Ingredients
- 23/4 c unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4c unsifted cake flour
- 1tb baking pwdr.
- 1t baking soda
- 1/2ts cream of tartar
- 11/2 ts salt
- 1tb cinnamon
- 11/2 ts freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
- 1
2 3/4 c Unsifted all-purpose flour 1/4 c Unsifted cake flour 1 tb Baking pwdr
- 2
1 t Baking soda 1/2 ts Cream of tartar 1 1/2 ts Salt 1 tb Cinnamon 1 1/2 ts Freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 ts Ground ginger 1/4 ts Allspice 1/4 c
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Butter and flour a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan
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Thoroughly mix flours, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and sugar in a lge
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mixing bowl
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Add shortening and using two round-bladed kniver, cut into small lumps
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With fingertips, reduce lumps to small bits, rubbing into flour mixture
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Blend in buttermilk, pecans and raisins with a few quick strokes