Description
Step into the enchanting world of Victorian London with these delightful Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy reading session. Inspired by the legendary detective’s adventures, this recipe combines traditional British baking with literary charm, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or a special treat for yourself. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll create a charming dessert that captures the essence of 221B Baker Street. Dust them with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant finish that will impress your guests and elevate your tea experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times to bring it together. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a round cutter to cut shapes from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow cooling on a wire rack 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 (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg