LEMON TEA BISCUITS

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With subtle lemon flavor, these flaky biscuits make a nice addition to a small buffet or light lunch. Try them the next time you host a holiday tea party for friends, family or co-workers. -Jane Rossen, Binghamton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 biscuits (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.