Description
These homemade cinnamon raisin biscuits are soft, flaky, and bursting with cinnamon and brown sugar flavor. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re the perfect sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (75g) raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Cut in the Butter:
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Stir in the soaked raisins, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
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Shape and Bake:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently press it to about ¾-inch thickness. Cut the dough into biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
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Make the Glaze:
- While the biscuits are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm biscuits once they’re out of the oven.
Notes
- For extra flakiness, make sure the butter is very cold.
- Don’t overwork the dough, as this can make the biscuits dense.
- Soak the raisins to ensure they remain soft and juicy in the biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg