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Iced Cinnamon Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Wendy Masters

"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.'"
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 12 servings
    
About  scaling  and  conversions

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 teaspoon milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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 degrees F for 12-17 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the icing ingredients; drizzle over biscuits. Serve warm.
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