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Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Biscuits
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Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Biscuits

Course Bread, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword cinnamon-raisin-biscuits, cinnamon-swirl-biscuits
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 16 biscuits
Calories 359kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 4 cups baking mix [i.e. Bisquick]
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed plus additional for pan
  • 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup raisins
  • Cinnamon swirl:
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Bisquick
  • Glaze:
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a metal non-stick 9x9 baking pan.
  • Cover raisins with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, use a whisk to sift together dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Using a pastry blender or a food processor cut in butter until it resembles peas.
  • To the mix add buttermilk and raisins. Stir until fully moistened. The dough will be sticky.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured non stick surface. (Use baking mix to flour)
  • Gently knead the dough coating with Bisquick just until it's not sticky. [Tip: Use just enough dry biscuit mix and avoid incorporating too much or the biscuits will be dry]
  • Pat the dough into a round even height and width, then divide the dough in half. Cut each half into two parts ending with 4 equal pieces.
  • Swirl: In a small bowl mix together the cinnamon, butter, sugar and bisquick until fully blended.
  • Press 1/4 of the dough into the pan, then spread with 1/4 of the cinnamon swirl mixture. Repeat layers with dough layer and cinnamon sugar pressing the edges of the dough together. Use floured hands, if needed. End with the cinnamon mixture.
  • Use a sharp knife and score the biscuits into 16 portions.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean. Check at 25 minutes and place aluminum foil on top to prevent over browning. Let stand for 5 minutes while you make glaze.
  • In a small bowl mix together powdered sugar, cream and vanilla. Drizzle over the warm biscuits.
  • Cut apart and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg