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Cattail Pollen Biscuits

• 3 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 1/3 cup flour
• ¼ cup cattail pollen
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix all ingredients. Cut the dough into biscuit shapes, and bake
them at 425 for 20 minutes.

Cattail Pollen Pancakes

• ½ cup cattail
• ½ cup flour
• 2 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Mix all ingredients.

Pour onto a hot skillet or griddle in four-inch pancake amounts.

Cattail Casserole

• 2 cups scraped cattail spikes
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg (beaten)
• ½ cup milk

• 1 diced onion
• Salt and pepper (according to taste)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish, and place in an oven set to 350°F for 25
minutes. Serve hot.

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