Description
Homemade Better Than Hardees Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits promise a warm, nostalgic embrace of sweet spices and tender pastry. Sweet memories and comfort converge in this irresistible breakfast treat that invites you to savor each delightful, buttery bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (75g) raisins
Dry Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare oven environment by setting temperature to 400°F and lining baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even heat distribution and prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, using a whisk to thoroughly integrate flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for uniform flavor and texture.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips, breaking down butter into tiny fragments that will create a flaky, tender biscuit structure.
- Fold soaked raisins into the mixture, then introduce heavy cream and vanilla extract, gently stirring until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough emerges.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface, carefully patting it down to approximately ¾-inch thickness without overworking the mixture to maintain tenderness.
- Utilize a biscuit cutter or sharp knife to create uniform biscuit shapes, positioning them strategically on the prepared baking sheet with minimal spacing.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven, allowing biscuits to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 12-15 minutes, monitoring color and texture.
- Simultaneously prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Remove biscuits from oven and immediately drizzle with prepared glaze, allowing the warmth to slightly melt and integrate the sweet topping.
Notes
- Soak raisins in warm water or rum for 10-15 minutes before adding to the dough to plump them up and enhance their flavor.
- Use cold butter straight from the refrigerator to create flakier, more tender biscuits with distinct layers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend and add a pinch of xanthan gum for better texture.
- Customize the biscuits by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 314
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 236mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 56mg