Cinnamon-Raisin Buttermilk Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Myrna Itterman

"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."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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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 1% buttermilk
1/4 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

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 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over biscuits. Serve warm.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: 1 biscuit equals 370 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.