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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These biscuits are a special treat with a ham dinner, but they're also delicious just by themselves. Ingredients:
1/2 cup orange juice |
3/4 cup sugar, divided |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
2 teaspoons orange zest |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup shortening |
3/4 cup milk |
melted butter or margarine |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and orange peel. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Divide among 12 muffin cups; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. With a fork, stir in milk until mixture forms a ball.
5. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 1 minute.
6. Roll into a 9-in. square, about 1/2-in. thick.
7. Brush with melted butter.
8. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter. Roll up.
9. Cut into 12 slices, about 3/4 inches thick.
10. Place slices, cut side down, over orange mixture in muffin cups.
11. Bake at 450° for 12-16 minutes.
12. Cool for 2-3 minutes; remove from pan.
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