Description
Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes are classic British treats with a delicate crumb and a hint of sweetness, perfect for pairing with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter to the dry ingredients and cut in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Knead and Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times.
- Cut and Bake: Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Place the rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tea cakes to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add some lemon or orange zest to the dough.
- These tea cakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sherlock Holmes, London, Tea Cakes, British, Dessert, Baking
