Pumpkin Orange Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Place all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until well blended.
3. 3
   Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
4. 4
   Stir in the pumpkin and orange zest.
5. 5
   Pat the dough 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
6. 6
   Cut with a floured 2 inch cutter, or cut into 2 inch squares.
7. 7
   Place on a well greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Gather up the scraps, repeat and cut again.
9. 9
   Beat the egg in a small bowl and add the cream.
10. 10
    Brush onto the biscuits evenly with the mixture.
11. 11
    Bake for 15 minutes or until fluffy and golden brown.