Vanilla Tea Biscuits
Light, tender biscuits infused with vanilla—perfect alongside your afternoon tea or coffee. These buttery, subtly sweet treats are quick to whip up and dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir gently to form a dough.
- Knead briefly and roll out on a floured surface.
- Cut out biscuits and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/vanilla-tea-biscuits/
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the dough, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; slice and bake when ready.
- Flavor Variations: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest or ¼ tsp ground cardamom into the dough for a bright twist.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; you may need an extra tablespoon of milk.