Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp (10g)
- Sugar: 2 tbsp (25g)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp (2g)
- Butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Raisins: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter and use your hands or a pastry blender to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in raisins.
- Add milk and mix just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times.
- Roll dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch (1.25cm).
- Cut biscuits using a 2-inch (5cm) round cutter.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 180 per biscuit
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fluffy and flaky texture
- Sweet and slightly tangy flavor
- Golden brown crust
- Raisins add a touch of sweetness and texture
User Comments:
- "These biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!"
- "The raisins add the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tangy flavor."
- "I've never made biscuits before, but these were so easy to make and turned out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough biscuits.
- For a sweeter flavor, add more sugar to the dough.
- For a savory flavor, add grated cheese or minced herbs to the dough.
- Serve warm with butter or jam for a satisfying breakfast treat.
