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Biscuits, Russian Tea (P, KLP, TNT)
Source: "Passover Cookery: In the Kitchen with Joan Kekst," by Joan Kekst
Yield: 3 dozen

4 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons potato starch
2 cups matzo cake meal
2 tablespoons orange juice
Grated orange zest
Passover raspberry preserves
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg white
Cinnamon sugar

Sift dry ingredients into large bowl. Make well in center; add eggs, oil, juice and zest. Oil or wet hands and knead dough. Wrap in plastic and chill at least two hours.

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Roll one piece of dough between sheets of waxed paper. Spread dough with preserves; sprinkle with nuts and raisins. Roll from long side. Brush roll with egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Slice and place on oiled cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.

Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool on rack.

Posted by Susan Greene

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A