Maple-Swirl Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

BISCUITS
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup maple sugar (or granulated sugar)
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
MAPLE GLAZE
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 -2 teaspoon milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending edges over ends; set aside.
In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add milk and maple syrup all at once.
Using a fork, stir just until dough forms a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper or pat dough into a 14x10-inch rectangle.
In a small bowl combine maple sugar and apple pie spice.
Spread dough with 1/2 cup softened butter; sprinkle with the sugar-spice mixture and if desired at this point, sprinkle with raisins.
Starting from a long side, roll up into a spiral, pinching seam to seal.
Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 slices.
Arrange slices, cut sides down, in prepared pan. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Using edges of parchment paper, lift from pan to a wire rack. Cool slightly. Drizzle with Maple Glaze.
MAPLE GLAZE:
In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Stir in enough milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make a glaze of drizzling consistency.