Currant tea biscuits and orange butter recipe

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 flavors that will elevate your tea time experience. The light and fluffy biscuits are studded with sweet currants, providing bursts of fruity goodness in every bite. The accompanying orange butter adds a tangy and citrusy twist, enhancing the overall taste and aroma. Perfectly paired with a cup of hot tea, these biscuits are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.

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Currant tea biscuits and orange butter recipe details

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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

Instructions:

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.