English Teacakes (Zwt3)
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
3 dozen
- Serves:
- 36
ingredients
- 1 3⁄4 cups flour, sifted
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup shortening, softened
- 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1⁄2 cup citron, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten
- granulated sugar, for garnish
directions
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter, 3/4 cup sugar and egg.
- Add milk, citron, currants and flour mixture; mix well.
- Refrigerate dough for easier handling (at least 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts.
- Dip tops in egg white and then sugar.
- Place, sugared side up, 2-inches apart on greased or parchment lined cookie sheets.
- Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool, then store, tightly covered.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
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