Currant Or Raisin Tea Biscuits

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delicious currant or raisin tea biscuits with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness, perfect for breakfast or tea time, appealing to those who enjoy fruity baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup currants or raisins

Instructions

  1. Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add Crisco, milk, and egg to the dry ingredients.
  3. Stir until well mixed to form a batter.
  4. Add currants or raisins and mix by hand.
  5. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake approximately 12 minutes in a 400° F oven.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

349 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 4.8g 6% DV
Carbs 74.5g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12492.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 374.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 58.3mg 65% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1658mg 100% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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