Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits

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Melt in your mouth cinnamon biscuits. Delicious hot from the oven with a cup of coffee. Good for freezing. Flour amount is approximate, make sure not to add too much or they wont be as soft.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients.

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With your fingers or two knives , mix in the shortening or butter until it resembles coarse meal.

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Add the buttermilk , mixing in a little at a time until it forms a sticky dough , turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead a few times , adding more flour as needed until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.

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With a floured rolling pin roll into a 1 / 2 inch thickness.

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In a small bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon.

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Brush the dough with the butter and evenly spread the cinnamon sugar on top.

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Cut out the biscuits , using a round or square 2 inches cutter.

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Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden and puffed.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, shortening, buttermilk, ground cinnamon, butter