Currant Cinnamon Biscuits

Name: Currant Cinnamon Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 6 to 7 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. currants or cut up raisins; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 Tbsp. sugar

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 to 7 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. currants or cut up raisins
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

1

Heat oven to 450°.
2

Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
3

Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse cornmeal.
4

Make a well in the center and pour in milk and eggs. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork.
5

Add currants.
6

Turn dough onto a floured cloth.
7

Knead lightly about 7 times, turning dough each time.
8

Lightly roll dough 3/4-inch thick.
9

Cut into small diamonds.
10

Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar, mixed.
11

Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
12

Makes about 24.
13

Best served hot.