Saturday, December 7, 2024

Classic Tea Biscuits

  



Tea biscuits are a classic British treat perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. They are simple to make, but they can be a bit tricky to get right. The dough should be soft and pliable, but not sticky. The biscuits should be baked until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.

 

Ingredients

 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar1  

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1 large egg

1/4 cup milk

Instructions

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the sugar.

In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

Cut out the biscuits using a biscuit cutter.

Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

 

For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter.

You can use a variety of different flours for tea biscuits, such as whole wheat flour or spelled flour.

If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it is the right consistency.

Don't overwork the dough, or the biscuits will be tough.

For a more festive touch, you can add some dried cranberries or chopped nuts to the dough.

Enjoy!

 

These tea biscuits are best served warm with butter and jam. They can also be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

 

Additional Information

 

This recipe makes about 24 tea biscuits.

The nutritional information for this recipe is as follows: Calories: 140, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 130mg, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for tea biscuits!

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