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Bristol tea cakes

Marion Harland’s original method for Bristol tea cakes, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

PartySnackVegetarianOvenSkilletPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves6
Total50 min
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  • Rub two level tablespoonfuls of butter into four cupfuls of sifted flour;
  • mix it with thin cream to a soft dough to roll out;
  • split and butter them;

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Rub two level tablespoonfuls of butter into four cupfuls of sifted flour; mix it with thin cream to a soft dough to roll out; toss the dough upon a floured board, cut with a biscuit cutter into rounds and bake on a hot griddle, or in the oven; split and butter them; serve on a napkin.

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