Raisin Tea Biscuits

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Moist, lightly sweet raisin tea 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.

Submitted by What's for dinner, mom?
Updated on August 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ⅔ 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 unsalted butter, cut into pieces

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Meanwhile, soak raisins in water for 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

  3. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened; add raisins. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll dough out into a 3/4- to 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 biscuits with a biscuit cutter and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush on each biscuit.

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

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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.