Classic Tea Biscuits
Soft, flaky, and impossibly tender, these Classic Tea Biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder, these homemade biscuits come together in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for a last-minute treat. The use of cold, unsalted butter ensures a light, crumbly texture, while a touch of vanilla extract adds a subtle hint of sweetness. Whether enjoyed plain, slathered with butter, or paired with a dollop of jam, these golden-brown biscuits are a truly timeless delight. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or as a cozy snack, this quick and easy tea biscuit recipe is bound to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract.
Pour the milk mixture into the flour and butter mixture, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it.
Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round.
Using a biscuit cutter or a round cookie cutter (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps and gently pat them out again to cut out more biscuits.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 275 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2619 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.9 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 577 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
