Currant Cinnamon Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 to 7 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. currants or cut up raisins
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse cornmeal.
Make a well in the center and pour in milk and eggs. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork.
Add currants.
Turn dough onto a floured cloth.
Knead lightly about 7 times, turning dough each time.
Lightly roll dough 3/4-inch thick.
Cut into small diamonds.
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar, mixed.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 24.
Best served hot.