Instructions: 1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, raisins, sugar, baking powder, orange peel, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of dry mixture. Add buttermilk all at once to dry mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.

2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing for 10 to 12 strokes or until the dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

3. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove biscuits from the baking sheet and serve warm.

TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare and bake biscuits as directed, cool completely. Place biscuits in a freezer container or bag and freeze up to 3 months. To serve, wrap frozen biscuits in foil; bake in a 300 degree oven and heat 20 to 25 minutes or until warm.

Yield: 10 Biscuits

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