How to Make Tea Cakes from Scratch

Tea cakes are a bread-like cookie that is famous for being served with afternoon tea. The exact ingredients and flavor vary greatly in different areas of the world. This recipe is for the old-fashioned, plain, slightly sweetened style of tea cakes. Those that are more traditional to the Australia, rather than those from regions in Europe and United States.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

Instructions

1. Cream the butter. Then add in the sugar and continue to cream the mixture. (See "Things You'll Need" for all ingredient amounts.)

2. Beat the egg and mix it in along with the salt and vanilla.

3. Sift the flour and baking powder together. Then add it in the cream mixture, alternatively with the milk.

4. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut up with a biscuit or cookie cutter.

5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the tea cakes begin to brown.

6. Remove from the oven to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or cinnamon if desired.