Lemon Tea Biscuits

11 ingredients
4 steps

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
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
  3. 3
    . Bake at 450° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine lemon butter ingredients until blended. Serve with warm biscuits.

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