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.

Lindo Valencia
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These biscuits were delicious! I love the lemon flavor. They were perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.


favour joshua
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This recipe is a keeper! The biscuits were light, fluffy, and had a wonderful lemon flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Wendy Aldstadt
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but these biscuits were a complete disaster. They were so bad that I had to throw them away.


Javie Mazina
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These biscuits were a waste of time. They were dry, crumbly, and had no flavor.


Narmaya Magar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the biscuits turned out really dense. I'm not sure why.


Kisitu Arnest
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The biscuits didn't rise very well. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Justina Haynes
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The biscuits were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter next time.


Muhammad Ali israr
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These biscuits were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Ganaya Booker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the biscuits turned out perfectly. They were light, fluffy, and had a wonderful lemon flavor. I will definitely be making these again!


Bhuvan Raut
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These biscuits were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love the lemon flavor. It's not too strong, but it's definitely there. The biscuits are also really moist and fluffy.


Rachael Soden
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I was pleasantly surprised. The biscuits were delicious! The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I loved the glaze too. It added a nice sweetness to the biscui


Kenneth Hamby
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These biscuits were a breeze to make and turned out perfectly. They were light, fluffy, and had a wonderful lemon flavor. I served them with tea and they were a hit. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Ramim Md
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I've tried many lemon tea biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits were so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again!


Asheena Perumal
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These biscuits were a delightful treat! The lemon flavor was subtle and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the sugar. They were so light and fluffy, I felt like I was eating a cloud. I'll definitely be making these again soon!