Ingredients:

Stir to mix:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cut in with pastry blender:
8 tablespoons (1 stick, cut up) cold unsalted butter

Add: 1/3 cup sugar

Add and stir with fork until soft dough:
2/3 cup milk

Methods:

Put on lightly floured board,give 10 kneads,with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.Pat into circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place on cookie sheet.Bake 12 minutes at 400°. Place on linen towel on rack and cover to cool.Serve with homemade jam