UPSIDE-DOWN ORANGE BISCUITS

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From Mendota, Illinois, Kim Marie Van Rheenen guarantees that "The aroma of these baking is enough to get even the soundest sleeper out of bed!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10-12 times. , Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the short side. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place, cut side down, in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. , Combine topping ingredients; pour over biscuits. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pan 5 minutes; invert onto a platter and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.