Orange Cinnamon Biscuits
These delightful orange cinnamon biscuits are a perfect blend of citrus and spice, creating a warm and inviting treat. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they are easy to make and sure to please everyone.
This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include baking powder, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, orange zest.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 0.25 cups milk
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, milk, and beaten egg until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
- Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using a biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.