I had no idea
December 27, 2022
This is a Russian Tea Biscuit.
I grew up in a suburb on the east side of Cleveland where we had a plethora of independent, and excellent, bakeries. Russian Tea Biscuits were a part of the bakery scene.
It was not until recently that I read that the large (massive) pastries were unknown outside of Cleveland.
People talk about Russian Tea Cakes . . .
These are from Betty Crocker – and are in my vintage Betty Crocker Cookbook.
These are Russian Tea Cookies . . .
Not even close.
These are also “Russian Tea Biscuits” . . .
Similar, but tiny. These are what I would call rugelach, a pastry relative.
The REAL Russian Tea Biscuits are large, ~3″ x 4.”
Here’s the whole story from Washington Jewish Week. I get mine at Davis Bakery, or The Stone Oven.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 
glad I went to the source and found the recipe
Enjoy!