CINNAMON-SUGAR FAN BISCUITS

Cinnamon-Sugar Fan Biscuits image

"I love to bake," says Doris Heath from Franklin, North Carolina. "The recipe for these layered homemade biscuits came from a lady in Florida years ago. They're so easy when you need a breakfast treat for company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 biscuits, 6 servings, 1 per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll or pat into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter., Cut into five 2-in. strips; stack strips on top of each other. Cut into six 2-in. pieces; place cut side down in six greased muffin cups. Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.