🍋 Soft Lemon Biscuits – Fluffy, Zesty, and Perfectly Sweet! 🍪
Lightly sweet, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth soft—these lemon biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack with tea! 😍
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Add cold butter and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually add buttermilk and mix gently until dough just comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: ~12 biscuits
- Kcal: ~150–180 kcal per biscuit
✨ Fluffy, lemony, and irresistible—tag a friend who needs this sunshine in a bite! 🍋👇