Sourdough Pecan Drop Biscuits

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A quick and easy way to use your sourdough starter. Yummy for breakfast or just a snack. Add a little grated orange or lemon zest for a burst of citrus flavor.

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Steps

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Mix together flour , baking powder , salt , baking soda and 1 1 / 2 tbsp sugar.

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Using a pastry blender or fork , cut in shortening until mixture remsembles coarse crumbs.

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Stir in pecans.

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Add beaten egg to sourdough starter and add all at once to dry mixture , stirring with a fork just until mixed.

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Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.

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Bake at 425 degrees f for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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Immediately upon removing from oven , brush with melted butter and sprinkle with with a mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon.

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You could drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze instead of the cinnamon-sugar topping , if desired.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, shortening, pecans, egg, sourdough starter, butter, cinnamon