CLASSIC TEA CAKES
MAKES ABOUT 24
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 large egg
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Garnish: confectioners’ sugar
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add egg, beating well.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a small bowl, combine milk, zest, and vanilla bean paste. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately…