Lemon Tea Biscuits Recipe

Name: Lemon Tea Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Sift together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon rind. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and lemon extract, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
2
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 to 12 times.
3
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with a 1 3/4-inch biscuit cutter.
4
Combine remaining sugar, lemon rind, and juice in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon mixture over half of biscuits. Top with remaining biscuits, pressing together lightly.
5
Place biscuits on greased baking sheets. Bake at 450u00b0 for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet, and serve immediately.

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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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lemon Tea Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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