Cinnamon-Raisin Angel Biscuits Recipe

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Cinnamon-Raisin Angel Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105o to 115o)
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup shortening , cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup cold butter , cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening and butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  3. Combine yeast mixture and buttermilk, and add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead about 1 minute.
  4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter or into 2-inch squares. Place on 2 ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
  6. Note: We tested with Sun-Maid Baking Raisins.
  7. Time-Saving Tips: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 3. Shape dough into a disk; store in a glass, airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Roll, cut, and bake as directed in Steps 4-5. Unbaked biscuits may be frozen on a baking sheet, covered with plastic wrap, 2 hours. Transfer frozen biscuits to a zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5160.12 Kcal (21604 kJ)
Calories from fat 2053.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 228.2g 351%
Cholesterol 284.45mg 95%
Sodium 4749.51mg 198%
Potassium 3063.72mg 65%
Total Carbs 681.63g 227%
Sugars 109.63g 439%
Dietary Fiber 32.81g 131%
Protein 100.3g 201%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 13.5mg 75%
Calcium 1281.4mg 128%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 317.4 Kcal (1329 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.04g 351%
Cholesterol 17.5mg 95%
Sodium 292.14mg 198%
Potassium 188.45mg 65%
Total Carbs 41.93g 227%
Sugars 6.74g 439%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 131%
Protein 6.17g 201%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 0.8mg 75%
Calcium 78.8mg 128%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 121.4
    Points
  • 139
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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