Maple-Swirl Biscuits

• BISCUITS
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup maple sugar (or granulated sugar)
• 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• MAPLE GLAZE
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 -2 teaspoon milk

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending edges over ends; set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add milk and maple syrup all at once.
6. Using a fork, stir just until dough forms a ball.
7. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper or pat dough into a 14x10-inch rectangle.
8. In a small bowl combine maple sugar and apple pie spice.
9. Spread dough with 1/2 cup softened butter; sprinkle with the sugar-spice mixture and if desired at this point, sprinkle with raisins.
10. Starting from a long side, roll up into a spiral, pinching seam to seal.
11. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 slices.
12. Arrange slices, cut sides down, in prepared pan. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons melted butter.
13. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Using edges of parchment paper, lift from pan to a wire rack. Cool slightly. Drizzle with Maple Glaze.
14. MAPLE GLAZE:
15. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and maple syrup.
16. Stir in enough milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make a glaze of drizzling consistency.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-swirl-biscuits-490302 (may not work)