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scratch - Tea Cakes #1, in strips

Source of Recipe

from an alicia's kitchen reader


Recipe Introduction

These are made into strips. Some people will swear if cut with a cookie cutter that it changes the flavor.

List of Ingredients

scratch - Tea Cakes #1, in strips

4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. baking powder
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk

Preheat the oven to 350. Grease the baking sheets or use cooking spray.
Stir the flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.
Cream the sugar and shortening together.
Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Then add the milk and flour mixture and mix well.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4" thick.
Cut into strips with a knife and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or longer if you like them crisper.
Let cool, break into large pieces, and eat!


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