Receta Russian Tea Biscuits
Raciónes: 1
Ingredientes
- 4Â 1/2 c. unsifted flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking pwdr
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. oil
- 1/4 c. melted margarine
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 1 tsp orange rind
- 4 x Large eggs ( reserve 1 egg white for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla Topping glaze
- 1 x reserved egg white
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon Filling
- 1Â 1/2 c. minced nuts
- 1Â 1/2 c. golden brown seedless raisins
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp. red raspberry preserves ( or possibly any flavor jam or possibly jelly)
- Â Â Powdered sugar
Direcciones
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking pwdr, salt, and sugar into large bowl. Make a well in the center and add in oil, margarine, orange juice and rind, Large eggs (except for the 1 reserved egg white) and vanilla. Mix well using a wooden spoon ( the dough will be heavy). Combine thoroughly; knead dough. Refrigeratefor several hrs or possibly overnight.
- Prepare the toppings by first combining 1/4 c. sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside. Lightly whisk the remaining egg white to use as a glaze. Cut dough into four parts. Roll one part on a lightly floured board to create a rectangle about 6 by 14 inches. Spread lightly with about 1 Tbls. of jam; sprinkle with one quarter each of the nuts, raisins and sugar cinnamon mix. Roll lengthwise as for a jelly roll. Brush top with some of the whisked egg white, then sprinkle with sugar cinnamon mix.
- Slice into 1 1/2 inch slices and place on lightly greased baking sheet, topping side up spaced about 1/2 inch apart. Repeat with the remaining dough, filling and topping. Bake for 25 to 30 min. Remove immediately to a tray dusted with powdered sugar.
- Sandy Says: My cousin makes this at Christmas. It is so good. A c. of coffee or possibly tea and this creation, and you've got heaven.
- Description: "The best bakery I have ever tasted, thanks to Dennis"
- Yield: 3 dozen