Iced Raisin Biscuits

Name: Iced Raisin Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 biscuits.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; ICING:; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon rum extract; 2-1/4 teaspoons 2% milk

Whip up a warm, mouthwatering breakfast treat in a snap! Sweet raisins and maple syrup bring out the best in this seasonally-inspired spice blend. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
2-1/4 teaspoons 2% milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins. In a small bowl, combine milk and syrup; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 239 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Rum Raisin Bread in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008

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CountryCook57

Sep 20, 2010

These are very very good. I have made them 4 or 5 times. The only problem with them is I tend to eat too many.... Very Yummy!!!