Jean's Sticky Biscuits

Directions

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   Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
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   In a small, heavy saucepan, bring the glaze ingredients to a boil, spoon the mixture into the prepared pan so it completely covers the bottom, and set aside.
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   Preheat the oven to 450F.
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   To make the biscuits, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
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   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil and milk till well blended, pour into the well, and stir just till a soft dough forms.
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   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and roll into an 18 x 10-inch rectangle.
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    In a small mixing bowl, mix together the filling ingredients, then sprinkle evenly over the rectangle.
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    Starting from the short side, roll up the rectangle jelly-roll style into an 18-inch-long log, slice into 9 biscuits 2 inches thick, arrange the biscuits cut side down in 3 rows in the glazed pan, and bake till puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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    Invert the pan immediately onto a large platter so the glaze runs down over the biscuits and serve hot.