Raisin Tea Biscuits

These moist, slightly sweet biscuits with plump raisins are just perfect for breakfast or a cup of tea in the afternoon.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 416 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup hot water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.66666668653488 cup raisins
• 0.75 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until 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 to make an egg wash; brush on top of each biscuit.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown on top, about 15 minutes.