Orange Cinnamon Biscuits

Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

A variation of Cinnamon Biscuits. I was in a creative mood one morning and I liked the results!

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup shortening
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 -3 teaspoons orange zest , divided
• ¼ cup butter , melted (or very soft)
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk or 1 -2 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening.
2. Add 1-2 teaspoons orange zest to milk, stir.
3. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture with fork just until dough leaves sides of bowl, dough might be slightly sticky.
4. Roll dough out, on lightly floured surface, into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
5. Brush top with butter (I prefer to use soft butter and spread it).
6. Combine 1 teaspoons orange zest and sugar, stir to distribute the zest, mix in cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over dough.
7. Roll up, starting on long side.
8. Cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
9. Place rounds, with sides just touching, in greased 9" round pan.
10. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from oven, cool for about 10 minutes and drizzle with glaze, serve warm.

Reviews

[RachelB-KY]

These were really good. Really simple and delicious.

[bullwinkle]

Easy to prepare. Made a nice treat to have with coffee. Thanks Marg@Caymen Designs. Bullwinkle.

[Cilantro in Canada]

Everyone loved these. The dough was very easy to roll out. I made the dough exactly as written and they were wonderful. I found that when I cut them some of the cinnamon mixture fell out, so next time I will probably mix the cinnamon with the softened butter and sugar and then spread it on the dough. I ran out of orange zest for the glaze so I added a little orange extract. Thanks for a great recipe.