Effortless Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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½ cup shortening (vegetable).
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2 teaspoons baking powder.
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½ cup white sugar.
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3 cups plain flour.
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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¼ teaspoon table salt.
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⅔ cup raisins.
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1 cup buttermilk (add extra if needed).
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4 tablespoons milk.
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2 cups icing sugar.
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional).
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional).
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place some parchment paper onto your baking tray.
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In a big bowl, toss together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Blend in the shortening using a pastry blender until it turns crumbly.
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Pour in the raisins and buttermilk, lightly stirring until it all comes together. Add extra buttermilk if it's too dry.
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On a floured counter, roll the dough to about ¾-inch thick. Use a 3-inch cutter to cut shapes. Don't twist the cutter!
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Bake for 6-8 minutes if making smaller biscuits or 10-15 minutes for larger ones.
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Whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth. You can either drizzle it over hot biscuits or dip their tops.
# Notes:
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Soaking raisins in warm water makes them plumper.
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Colder ingredients give the best flaky texture.
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Handle the dough gently and avoid over-stirring.