Russian Tea Biscuits

I am sitting here looking at this plate of deliciousness…

Flaky little biscuits filled with (my favorite) raspberry jam, walnuts and golden raisins.

Topped with cinnamon sugar….

Do I have your attention now?

I know, it’s been a while since I’ve shared delish with you…I finally have my mojo back from vacation and am ready to dive in!

Dive in to raspberry jelly…

This morning I dived into my recipe box and this recipe came out…

A good day for baking so here we go…

Mix 4 cups of flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. of salt in a large bowl.

Make a depression in the center.

Combine 1/2 cup oil, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tsp. vanilla and 3 eggs.

Pour into the well and gradually mix together until a dough forms.

Knead briefly.

Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for a few hours.

Divide dough into four parts.

Roll each piece into a 6 x 14 rectangle.

Spread with soft butter…

and raspberry jam…

mmmmmmmmm….

Scatter with golden raisins and chopped walnuts over jam.

Beginning at the long end, roll dough up jelly-roll fashion.

Cut each log into 10-14 pieces.

Roll top in sugar/cinnamon mixture.

Place on parchment paper on cookie sheets.

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes…

Make a cup of tea…

and indulge…

a good day for baking, no?