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Tea Biscuits
5 from 3 votes

Tea Biscuits

Crunchy, rich, and incredibly British, tea biscuits are the perfect snack to have on hand to keep you full between meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 Biscuits
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. With a pastry cutter, cut the butter in until it has a fine crumb texture.
  5. Add in the milk with a fork to make a soft dough.
  6. Knead 8 to 10 times only, and then roll out to a thickness 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut with a cookie or biscuit cutter or a glass.
  8. Place them on the cookie sheet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until they have risen and are starting to brown on top.
  10. These are best if served warm with a bit of butter.

Notes

  • These are also great served with a bit of honey or jam.