Tea Biscuits(Makes 12 Biscuits)

Name: Tea Biscuits(Makes 12 Biscuits)
Ingredients: 1 cake yeast (can use 1 pkg. dry yeast); 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar; 3 1/2 c. flour, sifted; 1 scant tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. shortening, melted

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cake yeast (can use 1 pkg. dry yeast)
1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 scant tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening, melted

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water.
2

Add melted shortening and half of flour.
3

Beat well until smooth.
4

Add salt and balance of flour (or at least enough to make a moderately firm dough).
5

Knead thoroughly.
6

Roll and cut with biscuit cutter. Place on well-greased pan a slight distance apart.
7

Cover and let rise (about 2 hours).
8

Bake in 425° oven for 10 minutes.