Ingredients
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. raisins or possibly currants
- 4 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking pwdr
- 1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
- 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 2/3 c. buttermilk
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Orange And Raisin Biscuits
Servings: 1
Directions
- 1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, raisins, sugar, baking pwdr, orange peel, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening till mix resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of dry mix. Add in buttermilk all at once to dry mix. Using a fork, stir just till moistened.
- 2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing for 10 to 12 strokes or possibly till the dough is nearly smooth. Pat or possibly lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
- 3. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 min or possibly till golden. Remove biscuits from the baking sheet and serve hot.
- TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare and bake biscuits as directed, cold completely. Place biscuits in a freezer container or possibly bag and freeze up to 3 months. To serve, wrap frzn biscuits in foil; bake in a 300 degree oven and heat 20 to 25 min or possibly till hot.
- Yield: 10 Biscuits
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