Russian Tea Biscuits
Delight in the timeless charm of Russian Tea Biscuits, a flaky and tender pastry perfect for tea time or an indulgent snack. These golden, spiral-shaped treats are filled with layers of sweet apricot preserves, plump raisins, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon for a comforting burst of flavor with every bite. Made with a buttery, sour cream-enriched dough, these biscuits offer a perfect balance of richness and lightness. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under an hour, they’re finished with a golden egg wash for an irresistible glow. Ideal for pairing with coffee or tea, these pastries are sure to become your new favorite homemade treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 serving Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each portion into a rectangle, approximately 10x12 inches, on a lightly floured surface.
Spread half of the apricot preserves evenly over each rolled-out dough rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle half the raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon over the preserves on each rectangle.
Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seams to seal.
Cut each log into 1-inch slices and place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with the egg wash to ensure a golden-brown finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and flaky.
Allow the biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature with tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*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.
