OLDFASHION TEA-CAKES-MADE LIKE A BISCUIT

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: ENGLISH TEA CAKES : : : : 3 1/3 c. sifted flour3 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt2/3 c. shortening2 c. sugar4 eggs, well beaten1 1/3 c. milk2 tsp. vanilla : Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; set aside. Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy; add eggs. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, in small amounts at a time, add vanilla. Fill greased cupcake pans 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Makes 2 dozen. : Variations: : Spiced Tea Cakes: Sift 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg into the flour mixture. : Snowballs: Bake plain or spiced tea cakes in tiny pans. Cool. Spread sides with plain icing and roll in moist coconut flakes. : Jelly Tea Cakes: Drop 1 teaspoon favorite jelly to top of batter just before baking; jelly will drop into cake. :

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