LEMON TEA BISCUITS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 biscuits (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 261 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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These lemon tea biscuits are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea on a cold winter day.


Augustine C Nkole
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These biscuits are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I'm definitely going to be making them again soon.


Levei Williams
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I love the way these biscuits smell when they're baking. They fill the whole house with a wonderful citrus aroma.


Graham Broadley
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These are the most delicious lemon tea biscuits I've ever tasted! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the biscuits are so light and fluffy.


Phillips Olamide
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I've made these biscuits several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect addition to any tea party.


Belete Yirga
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I made these biscuits for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover lemons.


Sarjit Kumar Mandal
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These are the best lemon tea biscuits I've ever had! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Makeshwar Sah
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I was a bit skeptical about how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was just right.


Tim Hill
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These biscuits are so delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.


Lawal Oyindamola
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the biscuits turn out great every time.


Charles Lederman
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These lemon tea biscuits are the perfect afternoon treat! They're light, fluffy, and have a wonderful citrus flavor. I made them for a party last weekend and they were a hit!