softer tea cakes?

Question

how do u make tea cakes more moist? I made some for the first time from a recipe on the internet, but they were a little dry. I like them softer or moister. How?

Answer 1

Cut the liquid by 1/4 cup and replace it with 1/2 cup of yogurt or sour cream. Or use buttermilk in place of the milk or water called for in the recipe.

Answer 2

Tea Cakes

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 cup buttermilk or sour cream

Combine butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and soda. Alternately add the dry mixture with buttermilk or sour cream to the sugar-butter mixture. This should make a soft dough. Using floured hands, make into a large ball (wrap in transparent wrap) and refrigerate for at least eight hours or overnight. Roll dough out 1/3-inch thick onto floured surface. Cut with a deep biscuit cutter. Sprinkle with sugar, if you like. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned on the bottom. The bottoms of the tea cakes burn easily, so watch carefully. The tops should not brown at all.

Answer 3

Soak the dried fruit overnight before adding to the mixture. You can use strong cold tea, milk or whisky, among other things for soaking the fruit.