Canadian Tea Biscuits
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Canadian Tea Biscuits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 288.96 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.18 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 47.99 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.84 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.43 g High --
- Cholesterol 15.25 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 139.84 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 13.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 171.74 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 104.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 33.01 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.58 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Canadian Tea Biscuits is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Fresh Chives, and Milk. Each serving provides about 288.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Canadian Tea Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Fresh Chives, Milk, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Canadian Tea Biscuits?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Canadian Tea Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Canadian Tea Biscuits healthy?
- Canadian Tea Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 288.96 calories and 9.18 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 139.84 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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