Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
Warm, flaky, and bursting with cozy flavors, these Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast treat. Infused with aromatic cinnamon and sweet, plump raisins, these buttery biscuits come together effortlessly in just 30 minutes. The secret to their tender texture is the use of cold, cubed butter, gently incorporated into the dough to create irresistible layers. A light brushing of heavy cream and optional cinnamon sugar topping adds a hint of caramelized sweetness and a touch of elegance. Perfect for a special weekend brunch or a quick weekday indulgence, these biscuits pair beautifully with butter, jam, or even cream cheese. Whip up a batch and let the comforting scent of cinnamon fill your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cups Raisins
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (for brushing)
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Add the cubed cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Fold in the raisins to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture.
In a small bowl, combine the whole milk and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3–4 times to bring it together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out biscuits, reshaping the scraps as needed.
Place the biscuits about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with butter or jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 2644 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.2 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1172 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
