Soft Lemon Biscuits 

Soft Lemon Biscuits 🍋🍪

Buttery, tender, and bursting with bright lemon flavor—these melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are perfect with tea or as a sunny dessert!

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

• ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice

• ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (or whole milk)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Dough

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or fingers) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. In another bowl, mix lemon juice, cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix!).

3. Shape & Bake

• Drop 1/4-cup scoops of dough onto the baking sheet (or roll into balls and flatten slightly).

• Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool 5 minutes on the tray.

4. Glaze (Optional)

• Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over warm biscuits.

🌟 Pro Tips

• Extra soft: Underbake slightly (they firm up as they cool).

• Zest hack: Freeze lemons before zesting for easier grating.

• No glaze? Roll baked biscuits in powdered sugar for a snowy look.

Bright, buttery, and irresistible! Pair with:
☕ Earl Grey tea
🍯 Lemon curd for dipping
🍓 Fresh berries

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days (freeze unglazed for up to 1 month).

Want more citrus? Add 1 tbsp poppy seeds to the dough! 🌼