ICED CINNAMON BISCUITS

Iced Cinnamon Biscuits image

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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.