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Lemon Fork Biscuits

June 30, 2020

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These are a simple but delicious variation of a shortbread recipe. The fork markings making a nice design. The lemon zest gives a lovely light flavour to the biscuits.

You can also make these as simple fork biscuits and leave out the lemon zest.

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Lemon Fork Biscuits

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 20 biscuits

Ingredients

  • 120 gm butter
  • 60 gm sugar
  • 180 gm plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • zest of one lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C, 360 F or Gas mark 4
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until creamy and fluffy.
  • Add the plain flour and the lemon zest and mix lightly until it just comes together.
  • Pull together into a dough and then divide into 20 small balls.
  • Place the balls onto two baking trays making sure to spread them apart.
  • Dip a fork in a cup of water and use the fork to flatten each cookie.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until they turn a pale golden colour.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

Filed Under: Baked Goods, Cookies, Vegetarian

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Hi! My name is Caitriona and I like to cook, especially for my extended family and friends.

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