3 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 c. Crisco
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. warm water
1 tsp. butter pecan flavoring (or substitute vanilla)
5 to 6 eggs (if small – use 6)
3 1/4 c. flour (sifted once)
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. baking powder
Beat together sugar, butter, and Crisco till light and fluffy. Whip in each egg individually. Add flavoring. Stir ΒΌ cup of flour with nuts. Combine with flour mixed with baking powder while adding milk. Add nuts. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.