Molasses Drop Biscuits

2 cups self-rising flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

4 tablespoons vegetable shortening

2 teaspoons butter

1 egg, beaten

3 tablespoons molasses

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 ounces raisins

Powdered sugar

Cinnamon

Molasses

Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon, mix well.

Add shortening and butter to flour mixture.

Using a pastry blender, cut shortening and butter into flour mixture until it looks like cornmeal. Add egg, molasses and buttermilk, mix well.

Fold in raisins and drop by tablespoons onto a light colored or air-bake baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.

If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon, and spoon molasses over biscuits or serve plain.

Serves 12

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