I made these on Saturday and - OH - MY - HEAVENS...these were just as my wife and I remember them. Can you tell I've had a bit of a sweet tooth lately?

You see, out here in CO we have Carl's Jr. But their sister franchise out east where I grew up (well, in MO, IL and KY anyway) is called Hardee's. Hardee's has amazing biscuits and gravy, but their cinnamon & raisin biscuits are to die for.

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Hardee's Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

This recipe comes from a former Hardee?s employee. The recipe has been cut down from the Hardee?s recipe so it doesn?t make food service quantity.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 24

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups self-rising flour (If you don't have any self-rising flour, you can make your own [which I did] using the instructions below)
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 cups milk or 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins


Directions:
1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar.
2. Blend in shortening with a fork until mixture is fine.
3. Add milk and stir until just mixed. Add raisins and mix.
4. Add cinnamon and mix until swirled through batter. Do not mix batter any more than you have to.
5. Scrape batter onto well floured surface. Flour top and pat down with hands until 1/2-inch thick.
6. Cut with 2-inch cutter and place on greased baking pan.
7. Bake at 400?F for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
8. Frost with powdered sugar glaze icing. (See recipe below)

How to Make Self-Rising Flour Out of All-Purpose Flour
1. For every cup of self -rising flour called for in your recipe, measure out 1 level cup all-purpose flour.
2. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Whisk to combine.


Powdered Sugar Icing Recipe

Think of a Powdered Sugar Icing as the little black dress of the baking world. This sweet, versatile icing makes cakes, cookies and quick breads look polished and extra special, and they taste better too!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 65kcal

2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix powdered sugar, water and vanilla in medium heat bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled baked goods or dessert. The glaze will harden in 20 to 30 minutes.