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Easy Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes

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Sherlock Holmes Foggy London Tea Cakes are buttery, spiced treats with a delicate texture, topped with powdered sugar to evoke the foggy ambiance of Victorian London. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a cozy snack.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

1 large egg

¼ cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Incorporate the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 4-5 times, just enough to bring the dough together. Be careful not to overwork it.
  6. Roll and Cut the Dough: Roll the dough out to about ½-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles.
  7. Bake the Tea Cakes: Place the cut-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tea cakes are lightly golden on the edges.
  8. Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar: Let the tea cakes cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the tops generously with powdered sugar to create the signature “fog” effect.

Notes

Add ground cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist.

For a citrusy flavor, add lemon zest to the dough.

For a richer finish, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled tea cakes.

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