Lemon Thyme Biscuits

Name: Lemon Thyme Biscuits
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated; 2 cups white flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; buttermilk, for brushing

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated
2 cups white flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3/4 cup buttermilk, plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk
buttermilk, for brushing

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 425*F.
2

Lightly oil a baking sheet.
3

Place the butter pieces and lemon peel in a medium bowl or in food processor.
4

Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the butter.
5

By hand or with the food processor, mix the butter into the flour until evenly distributed.
6

Add the thyme and mix well.
7

Add the buttermilk and stir or pulse briefly.
8

The dough will be soft and a little sticky.
9

On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a 9-inch circle that is about 1/2 inch thick.
10

Slice it into six pie-shaped wedges.
11

Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with a little buttermilk.
12

Bake for 20 minutes, until the biscuits are firm and nice and golden brown.
13

Serve immediately.
14

Enjoy!