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Cinnamon-Raisin Buttermilk Biscuits

Name: Cinnamon-Raisin Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 biscuits.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup golden raisins; GLAZE:; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 biscuits

“I modeled this recipe after a favorite restaurant treat,” explains Myrna Itterman from Aberdeen, South Dakota. “They're excellent at brunch with a steaming cup of tea or coffee.”

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle raisins over dough; knead 2 or 3 times. Pat to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 370 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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