Easy Basic Tea Biscuits Recipe
This easy tea biscuits recipe comes together with simple pantry staples and bakes quickly. You’ll mix the dry ingredients, rub in the fat for a crumbly texture, then add milk to form a tender dough. Cut, bake, and you’ve got plain, lightly crisp biscuits that pair well with tea.
Ingredients
1. Dry ingredients
2. Fat and liquid
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Cut in the fat
Add the shortening. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Add milk and form the dough
Pour in the milk gradually and stir just until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix; that keeps the biscuits tender.
Cut the biscuits
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and press or roll to about 1/2 inch (1–1.5 cm) thick. Cut into rounds or squares.
Bake
Place the pieces on the baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve.