Tea Biscuits
Elevate your afternoon tea with these delightfully soft and flaky tea biscuits, a classic recipe that's as comforting as it is simple to prepare. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, these biscuits achieve their tender texture thanks to cold unsalted butter, cut into the dry ingredients for perfect layers. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the dough comes together effortlessly, requiring minimal kneading to preserve its lightness. Baked to a golden perfection in under 12 minutes, these biscuits are wonderfully versatile—serve them warm with butter, jam, or alongside your favorite tea for an irresistible pairing. Perfect for brunches, teatime gatherings, or simply as a quick homemade treat, this recipe is a timeless delight you'll return to time and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cups milk (cold)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork the butter; small chunks ensure a flaky texture.
Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold milk. Stir gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently 3–4 times until it just holds together. Pat or roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Using a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut the biscuits from the dough. Gently re-roll scraps to cut out more biscuits as needed.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are close together but not touching. This helps them rise evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or your favorite tea accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2397 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 557 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.
