Tea Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 Tbsp. shortening (margarine)
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients over shortening.
Blend with pastry blender.
Add raisins and buttermilk; mix.
Knead until smooth. Roll out on board into log and slice with knife.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 minutes on an ungreased pan.
Ice if desired.