Rich Tea Biscuits

Delightfully crisp and subtly sweet, these classic Rich Tea Biscuits are the perfect companion to your favorite cup of tea. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a hint of vanilla, this traditional British recipe strikes the ideal balance between light texture and gentle sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake of 12 minutes, these versatile biscuits come together effortlessly. Perfectly golden and delicately pricked with a fork for that signature look, they make an elegant snack for afternoon tea or a charming addition to your dessert table. Whether served plain or paired with a smear of butter or jam, these biscuits are sure to become a timeless favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 50 milliliters Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter (cold and diced) into the flour mixture. Rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the granulated sugar to evenly distribute it.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Gradually add the milk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to ensure it is smooth.

Step 8

Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5mm (1/4 inch).

Step 9

Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 5cm or 2 inches in diameter) to cut out the biscuits and transfer them to the prepared baking tray, leaving a small gap between each one.

Step 10

Prick the surface of each biscuit lightly with a fork to create the traditional pattern.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are a pale golden color.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Serve with a cup of hot tea, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	457.3 grams (457.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1873

Total Fat 89.80g	115%
Saturated Fat 51.30g	257%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 628mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 243.70g	89%
Dietary Fiber 6.80g	24%
Total Sugars 53.60g
Protein 28.20g	56%

Vitamin D 23IU	114%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 376mg	8%

*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: 42.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 51.4%