English Tea Pastries

Delicate, buttery, and perfectly sweet, these English Tea Pastries are a must-have treat for your next afternoon tea gathering. Crafted from a tender shortcrust dough and filled with vibrant strawberry or raspberry jam, these pastries offer an irresistible balance of flavor and texture. A light dusting of granulated sugar adds a delightful crunch to every bite. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these elegant treats are both simple and sophisticated, perfect for impressing guests or elevating your everyday tea ritual. Serve them alongside a steaming pot of Earl Grey or English Breakfast tea for a truly timeless indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 125 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk (cold)
• 100 grams strawberry or raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl.

Step 3

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and cold milk into the mixture. Stir gently until the dough starts to come together.

Step 5

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 1-2 minutes until smooth. Avoid overworking the dough.

Step 6

Divide the pastry dough into two portions. Roll out each portion to about 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness using a rolling pin.

Step 7

Using a round cookie cutter (approximately 5cm in diameter), cut out circles of dough and place them on the prepared baking trays.

Step 8

Use a smaller cutter or the back of a spoon to create a shallow indentation in the center of half of the circles. These will be the tops of your pastries.

Step 9

Spoon a small amount of jam onto the center of the plain pastry circles, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 10

Place a pastry circle with an indentation on top of each jam-filled circle. Gently press the edges together to seal.

Step 11

Sprinkle the tops of the pastries with granulated sugar.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries turn a light golden color.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow the pastries to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Serve your English Tea Pastries with a pot of freshly brewed tea and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	619 grams (619.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2491

Total Fat 113.50g	146%
Saturated Fat 68.10g	341%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 644mg	215%
Sodium 76mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 334.20g	122%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 127.00g
Protein 33.30g	67%

Vitamin D 52IU	261%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 487mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 53.7%