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Little Mama Bradshaw's 1873 Tea Cakes

Source of Recipe

Lynda


Recipe Introduction

After living over in England for a few years, my family has a passion for afternoon teas, so when I saw this recipe I knew it was for us! Brew up a pot of Earl Grey or English Breakfast and have yourself your own afternoon tea!

List of Ingredients

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F).

2. Mix together:

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar

3. Add:

3 eggs lightly beaten
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. cardamom

4. Combine:

6 T. buttermilk
1 scant t. baking soda

5. Add to butter mixture.

6. Add gradually, in small amounts:

5 c. flour

7. When dough is mixed, it may be rolled out and cut into shapes, or dropped by teaspoons onto a baking sheet.

8. Bake at 400 degrees (F) for 10 minutes or until just browned.

Makes about 9 1/2 dozen cookies. Recipe may be halved.



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