Canadian Tea Biscuits

Name: Canadian Tea Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Canadian, British
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tbsp Baking Powder; 2 tbsp Fresh Chives; 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 0.33 cup Shortening; 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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Canadian Tea Biscuits bake up tender and flaky, dotted with sharp Cheddar and fresh chives for a buttery, savory bite. They’re fragrant, lightly salty, and ideal warm from the oven alongside tea or coffee, with a pat of butter or a swipe of jam. A cozy snack for afternoon breaks or a simple addition to brunch.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in the shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the Cheddar and chives; gradually stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands until smooth, about 15 times.
4

Using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1 inch thick. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
5

Press the dough trimmings together, roll them out again, and cut the remaining dough into biscuits.
6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.