Tim Hortons Cheese Tea Biscuit Recipe (2024)

🥄 About This Recipe

If you follow this blog regularly, you'll know I love recreating Tim Hortons recipes at home, whether making homemade Timbits or hearty soups like Cream of Broccoli or Chili.

Typically, my process involves thorough online research to gather information on the ingredients. But I couldn't find anything for Tim Hortons' tea biscuits.

For this recipe, I had to consult several different cookbooks and online resources for a basic tea biscuit recipe. After a few rounds of testing (and a few trips to Tim Hortons), I've found a combination that works well and is easy to make.

You only need seven ingredients. And the best part? You most likely already have them at home.

🧂 Ingredients

• All-purpose Flour: Avoid whole wheat or cake flour. All-purpose gives the biscuits the perfect texture.
• Baking powder: Two tablespoons gives the perfect amount of lift. Ensure your baking powder isn't expired.
• Sugar: Adds flavor and helps the biscuits get that beautiful golden brown color through caramelization.
• Salt: It's essential to get good flavor! Don't forget to add salt.
• Butter: Cold and unsalted. You can shred it on a box grater or cut it into cubes.
• Cheddar cheese: You can buy it pre-shredded or shred it yourself.
• Milk: We want cold milk so the butter doesn't melt while rolling the dough.

🔪 Instructions

STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter and cheese. Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes.

STEP 2: Gently stir the milk into the chilled dough.

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STEP 3: Gather the mixture into a ball with your hands, and on a well-floured surface, roll or pat the dough into a 12 by 8-inch rectangle approximately ¾ inch thick. Use a dough scraper or knife to cut the dough into triangles or squares.

STEP 4: Transfer the pieces to a greased baking sheet. Separate them slightly on the baking sheet.

STEP 5: Bake at 400°F for 15 to 17 minutes or until tops are light golden brown. If desired, brush with melted salted butter immediately after removing from the oven. Enjoy!

💭 Top Tips

• Start with cold ingredients! Keeping everything cold is crucial for a flaky biscuit with distinctive layers. I only take an ingredient out of the fridge when it's time to use it in the recipe.
• Avoid overworking the dough. The less you fuss with it, the better. Over-kneading can lead to too much gluten, making biscuits tougher and more prone to shrinking.

🥡 Storage & Leftovers

Storing: Store leftover biscuits in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Or they will keep at room temperature for 3 days.

Freezing: Freeze them evenly on a cookie sheet before placing them in a freezer bag or airtight container. This method will keep them fresh for up to three months.

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