Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits are simple, homemade fluffy biscuits, studded with plump raisins and covered in sweet cinnamon glaze.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- pastry blender
- biscuit cutter
Ingredients
For the biscuits
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups vegetable shortening like Crisco
- 0.67 cups raisins
- 1 cups buttermilk more as needed
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
Biscuit Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.
- Stir in raisins and buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Roll dough to about ¾ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits a few inches apart on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes for 3-inch biscuits and for about 6-8 minutes for mini biscuits.
Glaze Preparation
- To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Stir until completely mixed.
- Drizzle over hot biscuits or dip the tops of all the biscuits in the glaze.
- Then enjoy!
Notes
If the mixture seems too dry, add a little more buttermilk until the dough starts to hold together and not be so crumbly. The biscuits may look darker due to the cinnamon but they are not burnt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 519kcal
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