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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1 Tbl |
| baking powder: 2 tsp |
| lemon peel: 2 tsp (finely shredded) |
| baking soda: 1/4 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| buttermilk: 1/3 cup |
| regular mayonnaise: 1/3 cup |
Lemon Biscuits
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User rating:
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
12 min -
Servings
11 serving(s)
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- In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder,
- lemon peel, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in
- shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the
- center of dry mixture. In a small mixing bowl combine the buttermilk
- and mayonnaise or Miracle Whip , add to dry mixture all at once.
- Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead
- dough by folding and pressing gently for 10 to 12 strokes or until the
- dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut dough with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter
- into flour between cuts.
- Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an unerased baking sheet. Bake in a
- 450 degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove the
- biscuits from the baking sheet and cool slightly. If desired, drizzle
- Lemon Glaze over the biscuits just before serving. Serve warm. Makes
- 10 to 12 biscuits.
- Lemon Glaze: In a mixing bowl stir together 1 cup sifted powdered
- sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel,
- and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time,
- until glaze is smooth and of drizzling consistency.