Pumpkin Pecan Biscuits

Fantastic fall (or anytime) biscuit to have with supper, or on its own for a great snack.

12-16 biscuits

2 c flour                                                1/2 c butter, cut into pieces
1/4 c sugar                                            1/3 c pecans, chopped & toasted
4 tsp baking powder                             2/3 c pumpkin, mashed if fresh cooked, puree if canned
1/2 tsp salt                                            1/3 c half & half
1/2 tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg

Sift together flour, sugar, powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg
Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles small peas.
Stir in pecans
In a glass measuring cup, combine pumpkin & half n half.
Stir into flour mixture, dough should be stiff
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead several times.
If too wet, add some flour.
Pat dough into 1/2" thickness, cut out with a 2" cutter.
Place biscuits on lightly greased baking sheets, about 1" apart
Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve hot with butter & honey!!