GRANDMOTHER'S OLD-TIME TEA CAKES
My grandmother would always have a plastic tub of these cookies waiting for us when we would come to visit. This is a very old Southern recipe--my grandmother cooked for many years with a wood-burning stove, so the baking temperature is approximate. You may need to adjust the temperature up or down, depending upon your oven. Of all the wonderful things that she made, these were the best! They are great with milk or coffee, and they are a much-loved family favorite.
Provided by gijoni
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix shortening and sugar together with pastry blender or two forks.
- Combine eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into shortening/sugar mixture.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
- Sift dry ingredients in with wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Dough should be the correct consistancy to roll, so you may need to add or decrease the dry ingredients as necessary.
- Place dough on lightly floured board or pastry cloth and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut cookies with round cookie cutter (my grandmother used a 2-inch biscuit cutter) and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until just beginning to brown. Don't overcook!
- Store in a covered tin or plastic container.
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M Bilal M Bilal
[email protected]These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. They're moist and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar topping adds a delicious crunch.
Sapana Limbu
[email protected]These tea cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the way the cinnamon sugar topping caramelizes in the oven. They're perfect for any occasion.
Mahamat Hassan
[email protected]I love these tea cakes! They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I especially love the way the cinnamon sugar topping melts in my mouth.
nimal jayasinghe
[email protected]These tea cakes are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They're so moist and flavorful, and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Katherine Flanigan
[email protected]These tea cakes are a great addition to any brunch or tea party. They're light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar topping adds a touch of sweetness. I love them with a dollop of whipped cream.
Entertainment World
[email protected]I've been making these tea cakes for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the way the cinnamon sugar topping caramelizes in the oven.
Su Myat Wai
[email protected]These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Batmunkh Urtnasan
[email protected]These tea cakes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and full of cinnamon sugar flavor. I love them with a cup of coffee or tea.
Naledi Dudu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tea cakes, but these were pretty good. They're not too sweet, and the cinnamon sugar topping adds a nice crunch. I would definitely make them again.
Zakir Hosen
[email protected]Delicious! I made these tea cakes for a brunch party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They're so light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Tumwebaze Claire
[email protected]These tea cakes were just okay. They were a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would have liked them better if they had been served warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
Md Hubaif
[email protected]Meh.
Tanokla “Toni” Patterson
[email protected]These tea cakes were a disappointment. The recipe was easy to follow, but the results were dry and crumbly. I think I may have overmixed the batter, or maybe I didn't use enough butter. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making these again.
Jani Khan
[email protected]I've made these tea cakes several times now, and they've always been a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love the way the cinnamon sugar topping melts in my mouth. I've even started experimenting with different flavors, li
Dre Boy
[email protected]These tea cakes brought back so many childhood memories! My grandmother used to make them all the time, and I loved helping her in the kitchen. The recipe is simple to follow, and the results are delicious. The tea cakes are light and fluffy, with a