Lemon Knots Recipe

Name: Lemon Knots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 cups granulated sugar; ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ tablespoons all-vegetable shortening, such as Crisco; 1/2 cup 2-percent milk; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 12 eggs; 2 drops cinnamon oil; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk or water

Servings: persons

½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 cups granulated sugar
½ teaspoons baking powder
½ tablespoons all-vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
1/2 cup 2-percent milk
2 teaspoons lemon extract
12 eggs
2 drops cinnamon oil
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk or water

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For the lemon knots: Combine the flour, granulated sugar and baking powder together in a bowl.
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Add the shortening and work it into the flour.
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Add the milk, extract, eggs and cinnamon oil in a separate bowl.
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Mix well.
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Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and work with your hands until combined.
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The dough will be sticky to the touch.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Dust your hands with flour and roll a 5-inch rope-like log out of the dough.
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Make the dough log into a knot.
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Place the dough knot onto a cookie sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Bake until firm to the touch, about 6 minutes.
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For the glaze: Combine the powdered sugar and milk and use to glaze the lemon knots.
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This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ tablespoons all-vegetable shortening, such as Crisco, and more.

Yes, Lemon Knots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Knots

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