Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening2/3 cup milk1/3 cup raisinsICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar4-1/2 teaspoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and raisins; stir just until combined.
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead just until smooth, about 2 minutes. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients. Drizzle over warm biscuits.
