Tea Biscuits

Recipe By : Land O Lakes Treasury of Country Recipes

Serving Size : 8 Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons orange juice
Raspberry Sauce
1 pint fresh raspberries
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 pint fresh raspberries
whipped cream

Heat oven to 400-degrees. In large bowl combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and slat. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup whipping cream and 2 tablespoons orange juice just until moistened. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth (1 minute). Roll out dough to 1/2" thickness. With 2 " scallops round or heart-shaped cutter, cut out 8 biscuits. Place 1" apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in blender on high speed puree 1 to 2 minutes 1 pint raspberries, powdered sugar, and orange juice. Place biscuits in individual dessert dishes. Serve with raspberry sauce, whipped cream, and fresh raspberries.