Auntie Pearl's Tea Biscuits

Contributed by : Jill Kanwischer
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Canadian Recipes : Bread Recipes

As a child I remember Auntie Pearl laying out a blanket in the dining room and setting up a picnic for my cousin Ann and I complete with these tea biscuits, butter and honey. Good times!

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Cook Time

12 minutes

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Ingredients of
Auntie Pearl's Tea Biscuits

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 8 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

How to Make
Auntie Pearl's Tea Biscuits

  1. Mix dry ingredients; cut in shortening; add milk gradually (do not over mix).  
  2. Roll out dough to approximately 1/2 inch thick; cut into round pieces and place on cookie sheet.  
  3. Bake at 450℉ for 12 minutes.
  4. Serve with butter and honey.