CINNAMON-RAISIN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

Cinnamon-Raisin Buttermilk Biscuits image

"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 370 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.