Upside-Down Orange Biscuits with Variation

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder or salt, cut in shortening until mixture resembes coarse crumbs.

Stir in milk just until moistened.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 to 12 times.

Roll into a 15×12 inch rectangle.

Spread with butter.

Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the short end.

Cut into 12 equal slices.

Place, cut side down, in a greased 9 inch round baking pan.

Combine topping ingredients; pour over biscuits.

Bake at 450℉ (230℃) for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool in pan 5 minutes; invert onto a platter and serve warm.

VARIATION Use 4 tablespoons butter instead of 3 tablespoons shortening in biscuit dough. Knead 8 to 10 times. Roll into an 11×8 inch rectangle. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Combine ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and spread on butter. Prepare as above baking in an 8 inch square pan, brushed with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla extract; spread over warm biscuits. Serve immediately.