Rhubarb Tea Biscuits

Rhubarb Tea Biscuits

Try this mouth-watering biscuit recipe! Since rhubarb is one of the first to show-up in the garden, double the recipe and share with a neighbour! Serve warm with canola oil margarine.

Makes
12
  • Ingredients
    • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (550 mL)
    • 1 Tbsp baking powder (15 mL)
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (60 mL)
    • 1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
    • 1/4 cup canola oil (60 mL)
    • 1/4 cup milk (60 mL)
    • 2 eggs (2 )
    • 1 Tbsp grated orange zest (15 mL)
    • 1 cup finely diced fresh or frozen rhubarb (250 mL)
  • Directions
    1. Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a small bowl, combine canola oil, milk, eggs, and orange zest. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients. Pour in liquid ingredients. Add rhubarb. Mix only to combine ingredients.
    3. Place dough on a well-floured board: knead 6 to 7 times to form into a ball. With a rolling pin, roll dough into ½ inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Cut into rounds using 2-inch (5 cm) floured cutter. Place on canola oiled baking pan.
    4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Analysis

Serving Size
1 biscuit
Servings
12
Calories
167
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
32 mg
Sodium
170 mg
Carbohydrates
23 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
4 g
Potassium
77 mg