Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
Delicious Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits that are perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- parchment paper
- biscuit cutter
- Pastry blender
Ingredients
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 cup buttermilk more as needed
glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
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. Note: if mixture seems too dry, add a little more buttermilk until the dough starts to hold together.
- 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.
- To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and cinnamon. Stir until completely mixed.
- Drizzle over hot biscuits or dip the tops of all the biscuits in the glaze.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Refer to the FAQ’s for other substitutions. For softer-edged biscuits, bake in round pans with the sides touching. The oil in the glaze adds a nice sheen, but is optional.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43g
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