Spicy Cake Buns

Directions

Adjust the oven rack to the lower third of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Grease and flour a large baking sheet.

Sift the dry ingredients (except the brown sugar) into a large bowl.

Add the brown sugar, shortening, egg, and buttermilk and beat with an electric mixer until the batter is blended and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in raisins.

Drop the batter by the heaping tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.

Sprinkle each mound with ½ teaspoon sugar.

Bake about 15 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown.

Serve warm or at room temperature.