Up And Down Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add milk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. 4
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
5. 5
   Roll dough to a 20 x 10-inch rectangle 1/4-inch thick.
6. 6
   Brush on melted butter. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
7. 7
   Sprinkle over dough.
8. 8
   Cut lengthwise into five 2-inch strips.
9. 9
   Stack strips, cinnamon side up, on top of each other.
10. 10
    Cut stacks into 2-inch sections.
11. 11
    Place each stacked section, cut side down, into lightly greased muffin pans.
12. 12
    Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
13. 13
    Yields 10 to 12 biscuits.