Easy Lemon Biscuits Recipe
These easy lemon biscuits are buttery, soft, and bake to a perfect golden brown. Quick to make with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for afternoon tea or a tasty treat.
Servings 20
Calories 98kcal
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Ingredients
- 80 g Butter softened
- 100 g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
- 1 Egg
- 2 Lemons zest from both and juice from one
- 240 g Plain Flour (All-purpose Flour)
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder (Baking Soda)
To decorate
- 25 g Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan / 375°F / Gas 5) and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Cream the softened butter and caster sugar together in a mixing bowl until pale, light and fluffy.80 g Butter, 100 g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest and lemon juice until fully combined.1 Egg, 2 Lemons
- Stir in the plain flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms (you might want to use your hands to bring it together). If the mixture feels dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until smooth.240 g Plain Flour (All-purpose Flour), 2 teaspoon Baking Powder (Baking Soda)
- Cover the bowl with clingfilm and chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls (about 20 biscuits) and place them on the prepared tray. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and gently press down again with the back of a spoon - these biscuits are meant to stay thick, round and bite-sized.
- Let the biscuits cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once completely cool, dust with icing sugar and serve.25 g Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
Notes
- Variations: Swap lemon for lime or orange, drizzle with lemon icing, dip in chocolate, or add chopped nuts like pecans or hazelnuts.
- Dough ahead: The dough can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Storage: Baked biscuits keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Texture tips: These biscuits are meant to be thick, round, and bite-size; they do not spread.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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