Ingredients
2 tbsp butter (or marg.), softened
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 cup biscuit mix
1/2 cup water, cold
Directions
Combine butter and marmalade, mixing well; spread mixture evenly in a
greased 8 inch square baking pan.
Combine biscuit mix and water in a medium bowl; stir vigorously until
a soft dough is formed. Turn out on a floured surface; knead lighlty
about 5 times. Roll dough into an 8 inch square about 1/2 inch
thick. Place on top of marmalade mixture; but into 36 squares. Bake
at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes; immediately invert onto a
serving dish.
SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1979. Typed for you by
Nancy Coleman
Servings: 3 dozen
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The History of Recipes
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We hope you enjoy this Marmalade Biscuit Squares recipe.
