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
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°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 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.
- Stir in the raisins.
- 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.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
- Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle.
- 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.
- Gather any remaining dough scraps and pat them together to cut out more biscuits.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
