Gluten-Free Tea Biscuits

Today, I accomplished a few things, but most notably, I made a successful batch of Gluten Free Tea Biscuits. I think these are the first tea biscuits I have eaten in 15 years! They turned out very yummy. A little dense, but I will play with the flour ratios next time. For those who would like to try them, here is the recipe.

Mom’s Tea Biscuits

Dough:

          - 4 cups flour *

          - 1/2 - 2/3 cup white sugar

          - 8 Tbsp. baking powder

          - 1 tsp salt

          - 1/2 cup cold margarine

          - 2 eggs

          - 1   1/3 cup milk

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in margarine until crumbly.

Make a well in the centre.

In a small bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Stir in milk. Pour into well.

Stir with a fork to form soft dough.

Turn out on lightly floured surface.

Knead 10 times. Press into large pan. Or cut 3” circles from 1” think dough. Place circles in large pan, touching.

Bake in 425 degree oven for 15 minutes until risen and browned slightly.

Cool and split into biscuits.

*For Gluten free, replace flour with an all-purpose gluten free flour mixture.

One possibility is 2 cups White Rice Flour, 1 cup Tapioca starch, 1 cup Potato starch. Add 1 tsp Xanthan gum for each cup of flour.

Remember to use GF flour when kneading the dough.

Try them out and let me know how it goes!