Description
Step into the enchanting world of Victorian London with our delightful Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy mystery reading session. Inspired by the adventures of the famous detective, these cakes bring a unique literary charm to any gathering. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, they can be enjoyed at themed parties or quiet afternoons with a good book. With a hint of vanilla and the option to customize flavors, these tea cakes are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times until it holds together.
- Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness and use a round cookie cutter to cut shapes.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow cooling completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tea cake (45g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or chocolate chips into the dough. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze them for longer storage.