ENGLISH TEACAKES

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This recipe was passed down to me from my aunt.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped candied citron
½ cup raisins
1 egg white
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and milk. Add dry ingredients, stir until combined, then stir in the citron and raisins. Cover and refrigerate dough until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Place remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, dip tops in the egg white, and then in the sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart, sugar side up on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be golden. Cool on cookie sheets. These cookies store and keep well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 138.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Daiek Ali
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These teacakes look delicious!


Desmond Co
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I can't wait to try these teacakes!


Jake Gros
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These teacakes are the perfect way to enjoy a cup of tea on a cold afternoon.


lucious panda
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I've made these teacakes several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


slman farsi
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These teacakes are a great way to use up leftover fruit.


danny Sparks
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These teacakes are now my go-to recipe for tea parties.


Daulat Khan
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These teacakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.


MINDY LOVE
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I love that these teacakes are not too sweet. They're perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea.


Twitch X2dyln
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The orange zest in these teacakes really makes them something special.


No'Khanyi Mkwanazi
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These teacakes are so light and fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth.


malique chavez
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I've tried a lot of teacake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


BIYINZIKA PAUL
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These teacakes are the perfect addition to any tea party.


Hasibul Bin
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I love how these teacakes are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Kumar Kanxu
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These teacakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Hizboo King
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I made these teacakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


ssebugwawo Ismail
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These teacakes are the perfect afternoon snack. They're light and fluffy, and the orange zest gives them a lovely flavor.


Sano Bhai Moh
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I'm not a big baker, but these teacakes were easy to make and turned out great!


MD MINTU ISLAM
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them.


Kevin Crose
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I've made these teacakes a few times now, and they're always a success. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


nabbu Corslet
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These teacakes were a huge hit at my last tea party! They were so light and fluffy, and the orange zest gave them a lovely flavor.