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Pear-Nut Biscuits

Name: Pear-Nut Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 biscuits.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cold butter; 1 egg; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup chopped peeled ripe pears; 1/4 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

10 biscuits

Pears bring a mild sweetness to these tender biscuits, while chopped pecans lend a little crunch. These are great for an on-the-go breakfast. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chopped peeled ripe pears
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and cream; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Fold in pears and pecans. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 191 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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