Lemon Biscuits

Lemon biscuits are a citrus delight perfect to accompany a cup of tea or coffee. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 220g of 00 flour
• 120g of granulated sugar
• 100g of butter at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• The grated zest of 1 lemon (organic, if possible)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• Icing sugar (for garnish, optional)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the soft butter with the granulated sugar until you have a creamy and uniform mixture.
2. Add the egg and continue mixing until well amalgamated.
3. Incorporate the grated lemon zest and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
4. Gradually add the sieved flour with the baking powder, and work the dough until it is smooth and uniform.
5. Form a ball with the dough and wrap it in cling film. Let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
7. Remove the dough from the fridge and, on a lightly floured surface, roll it out to a thickness of about half a centimeter.
8. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits in the desired shape and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake the biscuits for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
10. Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
11. Once cooled, you can sprinkle them with icing sugar for a sweet and refined garnish.

Lemon biscuits are delicious both soft and crispy, so the cooking time can vary according to personal preferences.

Curiosity

The addition of lemon zest in the dough gives the biscuits that unmistakable touch of freshness and aroma. To further enhance the taste, some also add a few drops of lemon juice to the dough or even a lemon glaze as a finish once the biscuits have cooled.

If you try the recipe, I hope your lemon biscuits will be delicious!