Saturday, January 9, 2010

Orange Pinwheel Biscuits

I've made these biscuits before, recipe here, as a glazed cinnamon pinwheel biscuit.  I'm on a bit of a citrus kick right now (with reported cases of the flu everywhere, I figure I need as much Vitamin C as I can get), so I  decided to make these into a orange pinwheel biscuit. These are a delightful little breakfast biscuit; no advanced kitchen skills or exotic ingredients required.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Generously butter and have ready a muffin pan (though I used a 9 inch x 9 inch baking dish)

Make the biscuits as directed as for the cinnamon pinwheel biscuits recipe.


Then make the Orange Butter.

Orange Butter

Cream 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup sugar.
Add 1/2 cup of orange juice and 2 tablespoons grated orange peel.  Mix, but the mixture will probably look curdled.  That's okay.  The butter will melt as the biscuits are cooking.


If using the muffin pans, divide the orange butter between the 12 buttered muffin cups (otherwise just pour into your baking dish).  Arrange the sliced biscuit pieces in the muffin cups (or place 3 x 4 in your baking dish).  Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.  While still warm, carefully scoop the biscuits out of the muffin tin or pan, turning upside down so that you can see all that gorgeous orange butter on top.

50 comments:

  1. I also love citrus. Your recipe is amazingly easy. You given me no choice but to try it:-).

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  2. The idea of the essence and perfume of orange and butter together is divine!

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  3. Citrus snails look fantastic, esp. the 2nd picture, how tempting!

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  4. What is the saying "Great minds think alike"! I was just looking for a recipe to make some orange rolls and never even thought about make orange biscuits, but I am now! Can you still buy The Fanny Farmer Cookbook? Blessings, K

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  5. I have made a few recipes from the Fanny Farmer Cook book and it hasn't failed me yet. These look yummy and I love cinnamon and orange. Definitely have to give them a try.

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  6. Looks yummy and love your new header :)

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  7. Looks wonderful! I'm on a citrus kick right now, too...but then, that's most of the fruit section at the grocery store, so that's what I'm picking up!

    Riley/Elizabeth
    Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen
    Mystery Writing is Murder

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  8. Love that citrus;these look so delicious.

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  9. Katy, that thud you may have heard was me fainting dead away upon the sight of these.

    They look fabulous, and the fact that they are citrus and easy... how can I resist?! Absolutely lovely photos, too.

    Have a wonderful day my friend! xo

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  10. I forgot to mention how lovely your new header is. That bread is incredible looking!

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  11. Katy you always seem to pick the perfect recipes to go along with my mood! These sound so delcious right now!

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  12. that's a terrific combination... love the look

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  13. My mouth is watering just thinking about how great this must taste!

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  14. You have such beautiful dishes Katy and these citrus biscuits look ever so delicious..I would love one right now!!

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  15. My mother-in-law made Orange Rolls once and they were AMAZING! This recipe sounds just like the one she used! They were just a refreshing change to the usual cinnamon rolls!

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  16. Oh, and I'm sorry your supermarket was out of whole chickens. How strange is that?! It's probably because they were on sale here in Kansas City (have you noticed all the "whole chicken" recipes lately... great sale)! My hubby doesn't like chicken on the bone either but as long as I carve/de-bone it before he eats it he is fine ,-)

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  17. I'm loving the idea of those pinwheel biscuits. I know that my little ones would love em' for breakfast. I'm a big fan of the citrus version. I may have to make some of each!

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  18. i love your heading! these look so good! i love anything with the bright citrus flavor.

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  19. I love the citrus twist, they look so very tasty.

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  20. Oh my goodness! Now this is heavenly! I want some of this orange butter right now! I could find lots of things to spread this on, including your wonderful biscuits!

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  21. Yum. Perfect recipe for citrus season.
    Mimi

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  22. Yum, you know what I bet almond would be delish worked into this too! I totally laughed out loud when I read "no advanced kitchen skills required"! I felt like you were talking to me. :)
    ~ingrid

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  23. Oh my lord, you are having me dreaming about cinnamon rolls now. And not just any cinnamon rolls...citrus cinnamon rolls. Such a good thing to be craving now since citrus fruits are in season.

    These look absolutely dreamy.

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  24. Oh my goodness, those look amazing. I love the idea of citrus rather than the cinnamon ones. Beautiful pictures too. I haven't had a chance to comment on your new header, I love it.

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  25. I love citrus in food! I made chicken meatballs last night with a gob of lemon zest. These look fabulous! Great idea.

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  26. They look so tender and tempting! What a great idea.

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  27. woww..this is awesome..i loved that pale yellow color and creamy texture..love to have it right now.. :)

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  28. This sounds very interesting to me...never tried them before' but love pinwheels cookies a lot, thanks for this wonderful recipe.:)

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  29. Nothing exotic you say!!!! These look better than the biscuits at the coffee shop around the corner! Wonderful! Love the citrus addition....we all need our VitaC for sure! Sorry I haven't been around for awhile...got to go now and read those "older posts"...grin!

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  30. BTW....like the new layout and love to see you on your other blog. What an inspiration.!!!!! You have quite a little foodie following here....I am impressed. Your kind words on other's creations is inspiring to many I am sure. Take care....I've seen your other site and love it...adore it and love it! Carry on my talented friend!

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  31. I am always amazed at what you can create in your kitchen. I could never eat just 1-2 of these delightful biscuits. Served up with a hot cup of coffee, life would be perfect.

    Hope you are staying warm.

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  32. Hey Katy! I love orange! This sounds wonderful, I cant wait to try this recipe out.
    Happy New Year! Sorry have been sick now with the flu for two weeks, glad to be back to feeling almost human again!

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  33. WOW looks so beautiful, using orange butter is very innovative idea and i am sure would have tasted awesome.

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  34. These look scrumptious Katie! I love the orange butter - so refreshing for breakfast! I have to try your cinnamon pinwheels - I love how versatile they are.

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  35. WOW! My mouth is watering...seriously!

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  36. yum, these look good! My husband loves orange flavored things, so this would be perfect for him. i'd prefer the cinnamon version I think :)

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  37. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Orange mmmmm. There goes another New Year's resolution.

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  38. Super Yum!!! I think I need some more vitamin C !!!!

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  39. I make a similar breakfast dish with the oj/sugar/butter mixture poured over biscuits standing upright in a bundt pan. Your version is beautiful and looks delicious!!!

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  40. Katy they look delicious. I would love to have these with my morning cup of coffee.

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  41. Maybe it's the cold and flu season that makes me crave citrus so much this time of year too! I am so anxious to try thiese; I like how they look and the citrus flavor has be bowled over.

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  42. mouthwatering and beautiful biscuits....tempting pic

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  43. What a lovely combination: cinnamon and orange. Perfect for me darling. I love those citrus roll, they look gorgeous!
    I've sent you an e-mail re. your request in my blog.
    Bless you,
    Cheers

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  44. love the recipe..different and new to me..they look so yumm

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  45. My supper club is doing a citrus theme this month - I think these are definitely a great idea to bring along!

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  46. I love buns like these! Sorry, but look just like the my mom's coconut buns. Lol
    Anyway, sound and look delicious!

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  47. Wish I was waking up to these tomorrow morning!

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  48. These sound amazing with orange butter! I still have some oranges left and would love to make these biscuits, yum!

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