ORANGE UPSIDE-DOWN OVEN BISCUITS

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These pretty, delicious and easy to prepare biscuits were found in Kitchen to Kitchen a feature in The Houston Chronicle. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by Peggy Lynn

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 -4 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the topping:.
  • Combine ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter and sugar melt, about two minutes.
  • Divide the topping among a standard muffin tin.
  • Do not line the muffin tin with paper baking cups.
  • For the biscuits:.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
  • Cut in the shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until it forms coarse, uneven crumbs.
  • Add the milk.
  • Mix well, but with a light touch.
  • On a flour-dusted surface,roll the dough into a large rectangle.(approx 11x9).
  • Spread with butter.
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the dough.
  • Roll as you would a jelly roll and slice into 12 biscuits.
  • Place a single biscuit in each muffin cup.
  • Bake until golden, about twenty minutes.
  • Cool a couple of minutes,then invert cautiously onto a plate,taking care that the sticky topping doesnt burn you.

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