Cinnamon Swirl Biscuits
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Cinnamon Swirl Biscuits
Description
This recipe starts with a dough combining cold buttermilk, melted butter, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt to create a moist and tender biscuit base. The cinnamon sugar mixture is folded in gently to maintain visible swirls of sweet spice throughout the dough. Drop spoonsful of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them until they develop a light golden crust.
The icing combines melted butter with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to produce a smooth glaze that adds a sweet finish, complementing the warm cinnamon flavor. The biscuits have a soft crumb with slightly crisp edges where the cinnamon sugar caramelizes during baking.
These biscuits can be enjoyed fresh for breakfast or paired with tea or coffee. The cinnamon swirl provides a pleasantly spiced sweetness without overwhelming the buttery biscuit flavor.
Using salted butter provides flavor, but unsalted butter is acceptable. Full-fat buttermilk results in a richer texture. Be cautious with baking time if increasing cinnamon sugar, as excess sugar may cause quicker browning.
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup buttermilk cold
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon swirl
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until about 90% melted.
- Whisk until completely melted.
- Let the butter sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the cold buttermilk. The butter should clump up.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Whisk just until combined. Don't overmix.
- In a small dish, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar.
- Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the biscuit dough, and give it a couple of folds. The cinnamon sugar should still be visible in swirls and shouldn't be completely incorporated.
- Drop ¼-cup scoops of biscuit batter about 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- To make the icing, melt the remaining butter in a medium microwave safe dish.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar a little at a time.
- Add enough milk to form a glaze that can be drizzled but is still thick.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the biscuits with the icing and serve warm.
Notes
- Salted butter is used here; you can substitute unsalted butter if preferred, adjusting salt accordingly.
- Full-fat buttermilk helps achieve a softer and richer biscuit texture.
- If doubling the cinnamon swirl, watch baking closely since extra sugar can cause faster browning.
- Nutrition values listed are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1biscuit | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 501IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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