Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

Cut in vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.

Step 4

Stir in raisins and buttermilk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.

Step 5

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.

Step 6

Roll dough to about ¾ inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter or a mini biscuit cutter, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Make sure not to twist the biscuits as you cut them. Just push down and then lift the biscuit up.

Step 8

Bake for about 10-15 minutes for 3-inch biscuits and for about 6-8 minutes for mini biscuits.

Step 9

Now for the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, vegetable oil and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 10

Stir until completely mixed.

Step 11

Drizzle over hot biscuits or dip the tops of the biscuits in the glaze. I like to double dip mine for a nice thick glaze on top!