Fruit Pinwheel Biscuits
A modernized version of fruit pinwheel biscuits, incorporating techniques from referenced recipes for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.33 cup Stoned raisins, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Candied citron, finely chopped
- 0.33 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter, for brushing
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- 3Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4Gradually add milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6Brush the dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with raisins, citron, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- 7Roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll. Cut into 3/4-inch thick slices.
- 8Place the slices on a buttered baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.