Orange Tea Biscuits

Name: Orange Tea Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 biscuits, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, white; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, white, fine; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon orange rind; 2 tablespoons candied orange peel, finely chopped (optional); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold; 1/2 cup buttermilk, cold; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons milk; 10 sugar cubes, white (optional); 1 tablespoon orange juice (optional)

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"Ever tried an orange tea biscuit? No, why not? These are wonderful served with fried chicken. You will not believe how much you'll enjoy them. Also excellant with a cup of hot tea."

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ingredients

2 cups flour, white
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sugar, white, fine
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon orange rind
2 tablespoons candied orange peel, finely chopped (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, cold
¹⁄₂ cup buttermilk, cold
¹⁄₂ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons milk
10 sugar cubes, white (optional)
1 tablespoon orange juice (optional)

directions

In large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tarter, orange rind and orange peel, stirring well.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Mix buttermilk and orange juice together, stir to mix well and pour over flour mixture, combing quickly, dough will be soft.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently 10 times and pat into 1/2" or 3/4 " thickness.
Cut the dough with a 3" cookie round.
Brush biscuits with milk.
Dip sugar cube in orange juice and press into top of biscuit.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 450 degrees.
for 13 - 15 minutes.

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review by YungB

3/30/2013

The flavor of these biscuits are awsome. The next time, I would reduce the liquid by 1/4 cup. Thanks for the recipe.
review by MarraMamba

6/28/2009

I made these today and they were stupendous. Will make many times more.
review by bluemoon downunder

9/21/2008

Delicious! I don't make biscuits or cakes often so I was way outside my comfort zone and not at all sure how these would turn out! I did, therefore, really appreciate the very clear, easy-to-follow instructions. I reduced the salt and omitted the sugar cubes but otherwise made these exactly to the recipe. Quick and easy to make, and I wouldn't change a thing, unless I were perhaps in the mood to add more orange zest! Thanks for sharing this recipe, Baby Kato.
review by weekend cooker

9/2/2008

I made these to go with some fried chicken, and WOW,are these ever good. The orange flavor is absolutely fantastic. The only adjustment I made was I did not use the extra tablespoon of orange juice. I was really surprised how tasty and flavorful they were. I had some peach jelly, so I had some with the jelly. Extra tasty. Great Recipe !
photo by Annacia

8/2/2007