Currant tea biscuits and orange butter

Currant Tea Biscuits and Orange Butter recipe

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This recipe for currant tea biscuits and orange butter is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The soft and fluffy biscuits are studded with juicy currants, while the orange butter adds a zesty and creamy touch. These treats are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a snack on their own. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious biscuits in no time.

Keywords: currant tea biscuits, orange butter, sweet, tangy, fluffy

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Ingredients

1/3 cup currants

1 cup boiling water

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 Tablespoons sugar

5 teaspoons baking powder

1/3 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup butter

1 cup milk

Orange Butter

1/3 cup butter

2 Tablespoons creamed honey

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Soak the currants in boiling water for 4 minutes. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until it is in small pieces. Drain and dry currants and add to above mixture. Pour milk into dry ingredients. Gently mix dough. Knead on lightly floured board; gently pat dough to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Cut with a circular cutter into individual biscuits. Dust biscuits lightly with flour. Bake in a preheated 425 degree-oven for 15 to 18 minutes.

Serve warm biscuits with orange butter.