> > Southern Pecan Bars
> >
> > * 1 cup flour
> > * 1/2 cup margarine
> > * 1/2 cup brown sugar
> > * 1/2 cup chopped pecans
> >
> > Mix ingredients together to make a smooth paste and pat into a greased
> > baking pan.
> >
> > Can someone tell me what size pan this might take?
>
> I tried Googling the recipe to see if I could help you out. Every one I
> found omits the pan size *and* the yield, which makes it difficult to
judge
> the size of the pan.
>
> I think a 13"x9" pan would be too big, given the volume of the
ingredients.
> Trying to spread that small amount of paste over such a large area would
be
> a nightmare. I'd try a 9"x9" pan first and see how that works out. If
> anyone else wants to make a guess, here's the entire recipe:

Just thought I'd take a moment to second that guess. I think you're right,
an 8x8 or 9x9-inch pan. They sound good!


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