Delicious Raisin Tea Biscuits Recipe

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Delicious Raisin Tea Biscuits Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 12, 2024

Enjoy these warm and fluffy raisin tea biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee. This easy recipe will have you baking up a batch of these delightful treats in no time. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Serve them plain or with a slather of butter or jam for extra indulgence. Give this classic American recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your baking skills!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the raisins.
  5. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
  7. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle.
  8. Using a round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits from the dough. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  9. Gather any remaining dough scraps and pat them together to cut out more biscuits.
  10. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
  11. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Raisins come from dried grapes and provide a natural sweetness to the biscuits.
  • The butter in the recipe creates a tender and flaky texture.
  • These biscuits can be customized by adding different ingredients such as cinnamon or nuts.