Orange Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, combine orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and orange peel.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Divide among 12 muffin cups; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   With a fork, stir in milk until mixture forms a ball.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 1 minute.
7. 7
   Roll into a 9-inch square, about 1/2-inch thick.
8. 8
   Brush with melted butter.
9. 9
   Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter.
10. 10
    Roll up.
11. 11
    Cut into 12 slices, about 3/4 inch thick.
12. 12
    Place slices, cut side down, over orange mixture in muffin cups.
13. 13
    Bake at 450° for 12 to 16 minutes.
14. 14
    Cool for 2 to 3 minutes; remove from pan.
15. 15
    Yield:
16. 16
    1 dozen.