ORANGE BISCUITS

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These biscuits are a special treat with a ham dinner, but they're also delicious just by themselves. They're often requested by my five children and seven grandchildren. I've been enjoying them since the 1940's. -Winifred Brown, Wilmette, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons grated 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
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Divide among 12 muffin cups; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in milk until mixture forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 1 minute. Roll into a 9-in. square, about 1/2-in. thick. Brush with melted butter. , Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter. Roll up. Cut into 12 slices, about 3/4 in. thick. Place slices, cut side down, over orange mixture in muffin cups. Bake at 450° for 12-16 minutes. Cool for 2-3 minutes; remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.