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Lemon Tea Biscuits

Name: Lemon Tea Biscuits
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 biscuits (1/2 cup butter).
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening; 1 cup 2% milk; 6 tablespoons lemon juice; LEMON BUTTER:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, optional

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

16 biscuits (1/2 cup butter)

With subtle lemon flavor, these flaky biscuits make a nice addition to a small buffet or light lunch. Try them the next time you host a holiday tea party for friends, family or co-workers. —Jane Rossen, Binghamton, New York

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons lemon juice
LEMON BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in milk and lemon juice just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 450° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine lemon butter ingredients until blended. Serve with warm biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 261 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Lemon Tea Biscuits

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