Tea Biscuits
Delicate and crumbly, these tea biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing afternoon tea. Warm from the oven, they melt in your mouth with a touch of butter and your favorite jam or a drizzle of golden honey. A simple luxury for any occasion.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
10 g
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Cholesterol
1 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
1 g
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Sodium
218 mg
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Sugar
1 g
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Fat
5 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)
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Add the cold shortening to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The smaller the pieces of shortening, the flakier the biscuits will be. (5-7 minutes)
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Gently stir in the chilled milk with a fork until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and slightly shaggy. (2-3 minutes)
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Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead 8 to 10 times, just until it comes together. (3 minutes)
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Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. Use a biscuit cutter or a knife to cut out rounds. (3 minutes)
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Place the biscuit rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Let the biscuits rest for a few minutes before baking; this helps them rise higher. (5 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. (12-15 minutes)
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Serve warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy! (1 minute)
For extra flaky biscuits, make sure your shortening and milk are very cold. You can even chill the flour for 15-20 minutes before starting.
Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing will develop the gluten and result in tougher biscuits.
For a slightly sweeter biscuit, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to the dry ingredients.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter or milk before baking for a golden-brown crust.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.4/ 5 ( 468 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Darrion Champlin
Feb 1, 2025I added a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking, and it gave them a wonderful flavor.
Shyanne Hickle
Aug 1, 2024My family devoured these biscuits in minutes! I'll definitely be making them again.
Gus Thiel
Jun 11, 2022These biscuits are so easy to make, and they taste amazing! I love how light and fluffy they are.
Brain Raynor
May 28, 2022I've tried several biscuit recipes, and this one is by far the best. The trick of using cold shortening is genius!