GRANDMAS OLD TIMEY TEA CAKES
This recipe makes about nine dozen tea cakes, adjust the ingredients accordingly to make differing amounts Traditional tea cakes are rather thick, you may however adjust the thickness to suit your taste Thick dough makes a soft tea cake while thin dough makes a crisp cookie
Provided by Laura Davis
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Gather ingredients: 4 cups of flour, 4 t of baking powder, 1 cup of shortening, pinch of salt, 2 cups of sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 t of vanilla Sift the dry ingredients together Cream together the shortening and sugar Beat the eggs just enough to break the yolks Add the eggs to the shortening/sugar mixture Add the flour and milk, alternately as needed to allow ease of mixing Add the vanilla Knead the resulting dough lightly on a floured board Roll the dough out to desired thickness Cut the dough with a cookie cutter Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Place the cookies on a greased cookie sheet Reduce heat to 350 degrees Cook until done: cookie dough is firm to a light touch and begins to turn brown
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IKERl Ifesinachi
[email protected]These tea cakes are a must-try for any baker.
Rahma ahmed2022
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these tea cakes. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Fa Da
[email protected]These tea cakes are so versatile. You can serve them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Tonya Hatcher
[email protected]I added a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter for a little extra crunch.
Mobi Khan
[email protected]These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.
Jamilu Kalifa
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Melissa Mann
[email protected]These tea cakes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and have a wonderful homey flavor.
Anas prince Prince
[email protected]I made these tea cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and many people asked for the recipe.
linzi Gardner
[email protected]I've been making these tea cakes for years and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze on top really takes them to the next level.
LISAMARIE CUNNICK
[email protected]These tea cakes are a delightful treat! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the hint of lemon zest in the batter.