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Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits

Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits
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Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits are warm, soft, and flaky biscuits topped with a sweet, caramelized cinnamon-sugar crust. Quick and easy to prepare with pantry staples, these versatile biscuits combine buttery richness with a comforting cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk
  • 1 egg (optional, for glaze)

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
  2. Cut in the Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create flaky layers.
  3. Add the Milk: Pour in the cold milk or buttermilk and gently fold the dough just until it starts to come together; avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
  4. Shape and Cut the Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, fold it a couple of times to build layers, pat down to about 1-inch thickness, and cut out rounds with a biscuit cutter.
  5. Apply Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle generously over the tops of each biscuit before baking to create a caramelized topping.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and sugar topping is bubbly and crisp.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold before cutting in for flakier biscuits.
  • Handle dough gently and avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
  • Use buttermilk for a subtle tang and extra lift.
  • Press biscuit cutter straight down; avoid twisting to prevent sealing edges.
  • Watch the oven closely near the end to avoid over-baking.

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