Cinnamon-Raisin Buttermilk Biscuits for 2

By Addie

“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.” (Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• GLAZE:
• 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
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• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 4 biscuits.