3 afternoon tea recipes

Afternoon tea biscuits cut shortening into flour for tender, flaky scone-like rounds in 25 minutes. Bake hot until golden, then serve warm with butter and jam alongside a cup of tea.

Afternoon tea scones, light tender wedges made by cutting cold fat into the flour and binding with egg and evaporated milk. Baked hot and best served warm with butter and jam.

Old-fashioned chocolate coconut tea cakes with a sour cream crumb and a cinnamon-scented chocolate glaze spread while warm. Twelve dainty cupcakes for afternoon tea or coffee with a friend.