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Cinnamon Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter melted (or very soft)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • chopped pecans optional

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 -2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in the shortening.
  2. Add the milk and 1 tsp. vanilla; stir with fork just until dough leaves sides of bowl.
  3. Roll the dough out, on lightly floured surface, into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Brush the top with butter (I prefer to use soft butter rather than melted).
  4. Combine the cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle evenly over dough. Sprinkle with chopped pecans (or other nuts or raisins) if desired.
  5. Roll up, starting on long side. Cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Place the rounds, with sides just touching, in greased 9" round pan.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the glaze, serve warm.

For the glaze:

  1. Combine all the ingredients and beat until smooth.