English Teacakes Recipe

Name: English Teacakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 cup chopped candied citron; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped candied citron
1/2 cup raisins
1 egg white
2 tablespoons white sugar

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Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and milk. Add dry ingredients, stir until combined, then stir in the citron and raisins. Cover and refrigerate dough until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
3
Place remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, dip tops in the egg white, and then in the sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart, sugar side up on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be golden. Cool on cookie sheets. These cookies store and keep well.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, English Teacakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

English Teacakes

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