Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Ingredients:
All-purpose flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Ground cinnamon
Salt
Shortening
Raisins
Buttermilk
Powdered sugar
Milk
Olive oil

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in raisins and buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
6. Roll dough to about 3/4 inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter or a mini biscuit cutter.
7. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
8. Make sure not to twist the biscuits as you cut them.
9. Just push down and then lift the biscuit up.
10. Bake for about 12 minutes for 3-inch biscuits and for about 6-8 minutes for mini biscuits.
11. Now for the glaze.
12. Combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil and cinnamon in a small bowl.
13. Stir until completely mixed.
14. Drizzle over hot biscuits or dip the tops of the biscuits in the glaze.
15. I like to double dip mine for a nice thick glaze on top!
16. Cooks notes: I found that these were tastiest when served warm.
17. The glaze does harden up to a nice finish when it cools.
18. Just pop these in the microwave for about 5 seconds to warm them up and serve!
19. Original recipe modified from Taste of South magazine, Winter