Raisin Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 5 tablespoons Crisco
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• Buttermilk as needed
• 1 cup sultana raisins

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, salt, soda, and cream of tartar into a bowl.
2. 2 Rub in Crisco until fine, then add sugar, raisins, and beaten eggs.
3. 3 Add buttermilk to form a soft dough.
4. 4 Shape into a smooth mound, roll out, and divide into four pieces.
5. 5 Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.