Orange Upside-Down Oven Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   For the topping:.
2. 2
   Combine ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter and sugar melt, about two minutes.
3. 3
   Divide the topping among a standard muffin tin.
4. 4
   Do not line the muffin tin with paper baking cups.
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   For the biscuits:.
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   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
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   Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
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   Cut in the shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until it forms coarse, uneven crumbs.
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   Add the milk.
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    Mix well, but with a light touch.
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    On a flour-dusted surface,roll the dough into a large rectangle.(approx 11x9).
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    Spread with butter.
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    Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the dough.
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    Roll as you would a jelly roll and slice into 12 biscuits.
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    Place a single biscuit in each muffin cup.
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    Bake until golden, about twenty minutes.
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    Cool a couple of minutes,then invert cautiously onto a plate,taking care that the sticky topping doesnt burn you.