Marvelous Recipes

These light, golden, cinnamon flavored biscuits full of plump raisins and lightly drizzled with a simple icing, are wonderful served fresh from the oven for breakfast or brunch!

BISCUITS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

ICING:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the raisins. Add the buttermilk and stir just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 to 6 times. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

2. Place on a greased baking sheet with sides slightly touching. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

3. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over the biscuits. Serve warm.Makes 12 biscuits.

Nutrition information: 1 biscuit = 1 serving. Each serving contains: 179 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Emily

A hearty, wholesome and delicious  breakfast to start your busy day!

4 cups milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups peeled, chopped apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Heat the milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not boil.

Gently stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Emily

Plump raisins and creamy rice; a delightful breakfast or dessert combination!

4-3/4 cups milk
2/3 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup raisins
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 egg yolks

In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of the milk, rice, sugar, butter or margarine and cinnamon. Simmer over Low heat until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, stirring frequently, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; stir in raisins and vanilla.

Pour 3/4 cup milk into a small saucepan; bring to a simmer. Whisk egg yolks in small bowl to blend; gradually whisk the hot milk into the beaten egg yolks. Return mixture to the saucepan; stir over medium heat about 2 minutes. DO NOT boil. Stir egg mixture into rice mix.

Transfer to a large non-metal dish; cover and chill in refrigerator. May be eaten hot, if preferred. Store left-overs, covered, in the refrigerator. Makes 6 servings.

Emily