Raisin Biscuits

• servings: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup shortening

3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut in shortening, add buttermilk slightly. Mix until pliable. Knead 20 to 25 times. Add butter and sugar, knead in 5 times. Roll out and cut into 1/2-inch high biscuits. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.

Notes

Glaze: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and put a little butter on top.