How to Make Nanny's Newfoundland Tea Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nanny's Newfoundland Tea Biscuits are a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through the generations. These soft, flaky biscuits are a staple in Newfoundland kitchens, often enjoyed with a cup of tea or served alongside a traditional Newfoundland meal. This recipe is a comforting and nostalgic reminder of the warm, welcoming atmosphere that always filled Nanny's kitchen.

With simple ingredients and easy instructions, these tea biscuits are perfect for novice bakers and expe...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Whisk flour and baking powder together in a bowl; stir in raisins. Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and salt together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat egg mixture into butter mixture; stir in flour mixture until dough is just mixed.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll out about 1-inch thick. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter or juice glass; place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 70mg