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Let me share my favorite breakfast treat that fills the whole house with the coziest cinnamon aroma! After years of buying cinnamon raisin treats from the bakery I finally created these homemade biscuits that my family says are even better. That first batch when they came out perfectly fluffy with those sweet plump raisins and warm cinnamon my kids couldn't wait for them to cool before grabbing one. Now these biscuits are our weekend morning tradition!
Why These Biscuits Are Special
These aren't your ordinary biscuits! The combination of tender flaky layers sweet raisins and that perfect cinnamon glaze creates something magical. Last Sunday when I made these for our family brunch even my mother-in-law who's quite particular about her baked goods asked for the recipe. Even my picky eater who usually avoids raisins comes running when these are in the oven!
What You'll Need
- For Perfect Biscuits: Fresh all-purpose flour, Regular sugar, Baking powder and soda, Ground cinnamon, Cold vegetable shortening, Fresh buttermilk, Plump juicy raisins
- For That Amazing Glaze: Powdered sugar, Whole milk, More cinnamon, Just a touch of oil
Let's Start Baking
- Getting Ready
- First we soak those raisins in hot water makes them extra plump and juicy! While they're soaking mix all our dry ingredients together. The key is keeping everything cold just like my grandmother taught me.
- Making The Magic
- Cutting in that cold shortening creates these beautiful little crumbs that'll turn into flaky layers. When we add the buttermilk everything comes together like magic! The dough feels like velvet.
- Shaping Our Biscuits
- Rolling out the dough watching those raisins create pretty swirls then cutting out perfect circles. I love teaching my kids how to be gentle with the dough keeping those layers intact!
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Making Them Perfect
Want my secrets for the best cinnamon raisin biscuits? Don't skip soaking those raisins it makes such a difference! Keep your ingredients cold right until you use them helps create those flaky layers. And here's my favorite tip brush the tops with a little buttermilk before baking gives them a beautiful golden color!
Serving Them Up
These biscuits are absolutely heavenly still warm from the oven! That cinnamon glaze drizzled over the top creates the prettiest pattern. For breakfast I love serving them with soft butter and maybe some honey. For afternoon tea they're perfect just as they are. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool enough to glaze!
Keeping Them Fresh
These biscuits are best fresh but they keep beautifully! Store them in an airtight container and warm them slightly before serving. Sometimes I'll make a double batch and freeze half before baking perfect for unexpected guests or busy mornings. Though honestly in my house they rarely make it past the first day!
Mix It Up
Don't be afraid to play with the recipe! Sometimes I'll add some orange zest to the dough gives them a lovely bright flavor. My mom loves them with dried cranberries instead of raisins. Once I added some chopped pecans absolute game changer! The fun part is finding your perfect combination.
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Why This Recipe Matters
These biscuits have become more than just breakfast in our house they're our weekend tradition! There's something so special about filling the house with that cinnamon aroma and watching everyone gather in the kitchen. My kids are learning to bake helping measure ingredients and discovering the joy of creating something from scratch.
The best part isn't just how delicious they are it's seeing everyone's faces light up when that first batch comes out of the oven! Whether you're making them for a special breakfast or just because you want to make an ordinary morning feel special these never disappoint. And watching people discover they can make their favorite treats at home? That's what makes baking so rewarding!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use butter instead of shortening?
Yes, you can use cold butter as a substitute for shortening. It may slightly change the texture but will still be delicious.
- → How do I make the biscuits fluffier?
Make sure your ingredients are cold, and avoid overmixing the dough. This helps keep the biscuits tender and fluffy.
- → Can I leave out the raisins?
Yes, you can omit the raisins or replace them with dried cranberries or chopped nuts for a different flavor.
- → How should I store leftover biscuits?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- → Can I freeze the biscuits?
Yes, you can freeze the unbaked or baked biscuits. For unbaked, freeze them on a tray, then transfer to a sealed bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.