Tea Biscuits

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add the cold shortening to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The smaller the pieces of shortening, the flakier the biscuits will be. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Gently stir in the chilled milk with a fork until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and slightly shaggy. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead 8 to 10 times, just until it comes together. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. Use a biscuit cutter or a knife to cut out rounds. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Place the biscuit rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Let the biscuits rest for a few minutes before baking; this helps them rise higher. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. (12-15 minutes)

Recipe View Serve warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy! (1 minute)