Cinnamon-Petal Biscuits

Name: Cinnamon-Petal Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, sifted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 2/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter (or Margarine); 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups flour, sifted
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter (or Margarine)
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

1

Sift together dry ingredients; cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk all at once; stir only till dough follows fork around bowl. Turn out on lightly foured surface; knead gently 1/2 minute.
2

Roll in a 16 x 12 inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick; brush with butter. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over surface. Cut in eight 12 x 2 inch squares.
3

Grease muffin pans or line with paper bake cups. Pressing layers together slightly, place square, cut side down, in pans. Bake in hot oven (425°) 10 to 12 minutes or till done. Makes one dozen.