Tea Biscuit
Buttery, flaky tea biscuits with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or tea time, appealing to those who enjoy simple, classic baked goods with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix and sift dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in shortening with a fork until the mixture is mealy.
- Beat the egg and add it to the milk.
- Add the egg-milk mixture carefully to the dry ingredients, mixing lightly.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board or paper.
- Roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a biscuit cutter into rounds.
- Spread one biscuit with soft butter, then place a second biscuit on top.
- Place the assembled biscuits in a slightly floured pan.
- Bake in a moderate oven until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
555
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).