Orange Biscuits

loof's Note:

These yummy biscuits are a great breakfast treat!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 8.0 biscuits

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1⁄3; cup orange juice
• ¼ cup milk

Topping

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Make a well in the center and add orange peel, orange juice, and milk. Stir until dough just clings together.
3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2" biscuit cutter.
4. Put biscuits onto a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with orange juice and sprinkle with sugar.
5. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Loof we really enjoyed these delicious biscuits. They were light and fluffy, with an amazing subtle orange flavor. Made exactly as written, wouldn't change a thing. They were so quick and easy to make, I'll be enjoying these often. Served with sweet potatoes and pork spareribs, they were the perfect accompaniment. Thank you so much for sharing.

[diner524]

These are wonderful breakfast treat this morning!!! I made 1/4 of the recipe for DS and I this morning. Made exactly as written and these turned out perfect. I was worried that it would be too sweet, but it was just the right sweetness and orange flavor. I just but some butter on the warm biscuits and enjoyed every bite. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job hosting the Football Pool of 2009!!!

[HokiesLady]

Loof - these turned out quite well and are pretty simple to prepare. I'm really impressed with the orange flavoring and the brushing of the tops with the juice and then some sugar just makes it a special treat! I used a bit of extra orange zest to decorate the tops too - finely chopped - just to add a bit of pizzazz! My friends and I reallly enjoyed them as a morning treat! Made during the Sweet Traditions tag event.