Iced Raisin Biscuits

Name: Iced Raisin Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon rum extract; 2-1/4 teaspoons 2% milk

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
2-1/4 teaspoons 2% milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins. In a small bowl, combine milk and syrup; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
3

Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased
4

. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
5

Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm biscuits. Serve warm.