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Tea Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie  PHOTO BY: Mrs. Sweet Pea 

"A quick tea time treat. Serve warm, buttered, and with jam or honey."
Tea Biscuits Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 143 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 20 biscuits

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut shortening in until mixture has a fine crumb texture. Stir in milk with a fork to make a soft dough. Knead 8 to 10 times, and then roll out to a thickness of at least 1/2 inch. Cut into rounds with a cookie or biscuit cutter. Place on cookie sheet, and allow to rest for a few minutes.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 19, 2003 by Patmac55 
GREAT!!! The taste and texture were quite wonderful. I left the butter in slightly larger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by JAWANDMEE 
These are very nice biscuits and the dough isn't a horrible mess to work with. I often think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 12, 2003 by SWIMINCIRCLES 
YUMMY!!! Wonderful -used butter flavored crisco and turned out perfect. Should have made them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 18, 2005 by dre 
This recipe really is quick and easy. I just made these biscuits for the second time this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
These biscuits were GREAT, especially drizzled with organic agave! Per reviewers' suggestions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by KEWEDA 
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!This was a very/considerably great flavourful snack for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 4, 2006 by MONKAREE 
These were very good, best when fresh out of the oven. I made 8 larger biscuits and didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by DUGAN 
This is now my families favorite. Thanks for sharing :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2006 by Lara 
Perfect, incredibly easy to make, easy to roll, was ready in 5 mins to the oven with a stand... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by TIZME 
A little more buttery than I like, but still good. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tea Biscuits

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 96

  • Total Fat: 5.4g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 218mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.6g

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