Swedish Country Inn'S Rusks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon milk
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add remaining ingredients.
Spread dough in greased 9 x 12-inch pan.
Bake at 350F for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and brush with cream.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar if desired.
Let cool for 15 minutes.
Turn onto a baking sheet and cut in strips 1-1/2\" x 3\", separated from each other.
Dry in 200F oven for 1 to 2 hours.
These will keep for a long time; airtight container preferred but not necessary.
Also freeze well.