Frosted Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits

Name: Frosted Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/3 cup shortening; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup raisins; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 to 5 teaspoons warm water

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 5 teaspoons warm water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon. Knead 8-10 times (cinnamon will have a marbled appearance).
2

Drop batter into 12 mounds 2 in. apart on a greased
3

. Bake at 425° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown.
4

For frosting, combine the sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm biscuits. Serve immediately.