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Upside-Down Orange Biscuits

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!"

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup 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 peel

Directions

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 15-in. x 12-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

2 of 2

Upside-Down Orange Biscuits (continued)

Directions (continued)

20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pan 5 minutes;
invert onto a platter and serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 208 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.