English Teacakes (Zwt3) Recipe

Name: English Teacakes (Zwt3)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups flour, sifted; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup shortening, softened; ¼ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons milk; ½ cup citron, chopped; ½ cup currants or ½ cup raisins; 1 egg white, slightly beaten; granulated sugar, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup citron, chopped
½ cup currants or ½ cup raisins
1 egg white, slightly beaten
granulated sugar, for garnish

1
In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter, 3/4 cup sugar and egg.
3
Add milk, citron, currants and flour mixture; mix well.
4
Refrigerate dough for easier handling (at least 1 hour).
5
Preheat oven to 400F.
6
Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts.
7
Dip tops in egg white and then sugar.
8
Place, sugared side up, 2-inches apart on greased or parchment lined cookie sheets.
9
Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
10
Cool, then store, tightly covered.

518

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 ¾ cups flour, sifted, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup shortening, softened, and more.

Yes, English Teacakes (Zwt3) 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 (Zwt3)

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