Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 10 biscuits.
My husband, children, in-laws and grandchildren really enjoy these biscuits! They're especially good for breakfast, but can be served at any meal.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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2/3 cup milk
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1/3 cup raisins
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ICING:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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4-1/2 teaspoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and raisins; stir just until combined.
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2.
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead just until smooth, about 2 minutes. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
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3.
Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients. Drizzle over warm biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
1 biscuit: 257 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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