Mincemeat Pecan Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
5 Tbsp. baking powder
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Mix and sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Work in shortening with pastry cutter.
Add milk; mix thoroughly and pat out on floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
Brush with melted butter and spread with mincemeat.
Roll as a jelly roll.
Cut in 1-inch slices and place on a baking sheet which has been heavily coated with butter.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecan halves. Bake at 450\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Remove from pan and serve, pecan side up.