These tea biscuits are a quick tea-time treat. Serve warm, buttered, and with jam or honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups shortening
- 0.75 cups milk
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
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2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut shortening in until mixture has a fine crumb texture. Stir in milk with a fork to make a soft dough.
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3
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 the baking sheet, and allow to rest for a few minutes.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
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