Raisin Tea Biscuits

4.5
(62)

Moist, lightly sweet biscuits are just perfect for breakfast or a cup of tea in the afternoon. This is as close as I could get to the store bakery version. My husband and kids loved these just as much as the store bought biscuits. We make a lactose free version with vanilla soy milk and margarine, but have made the milk variety for others. Recipe works perfectly in both options.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 biscuits

Ingredients

  • cup raisins

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup cold butter, cut into pieces

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Soak raisins in water for 10 minutes; drain and set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into the flour mixture until moistened. Add the drained raisins. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll the dough out into a 3/4 to 1-inch thick round. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush egg mixture on each biscuit.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416 Calories
19g Fat
55g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 474mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 204mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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