Iced Cinnamon Biscuits
In Grand Valley, Ontario, Wendy Masters serves these biscuits oven-fresh for breakfast or brunch. "They are wonderfully light and have an appealing cinnamon flavor," she says. "The plump raisins and simple icing add the right touch of sweetness."12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- ICING:
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cut in shortening until
- mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins. Add buttermilk;
- stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface;
- knead 4-5 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in.
- biscuit cutter. Place with sides barely touching on a greased baking
- sheet. Bake at 425° for 12-17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Combine the icing ingredients; drizzle over biscuits. Serve warm.
- Yield: about 1 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 179 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium,