Ingredients for Russian Tea Biscuits
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- White Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
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How to Make Russian Tea Biscuits
- Combine 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Once the raisin mixture has cooled, stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda. Let it sit for 5 minutes to activate.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the cooled raisin mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each biscuit.
- Gently press down on each biscuit with a fork to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the biscuits cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
12g
Carbs
6g
